Senior Planner - Commissioning

Perth, WA
Permanent
Full-time

18 days ago

Are you a seasoned planner with a passion for precision and performance? We’re seeking a Senior Project Planner to lead the development and management of complex project schedules across major capital works. This role is critical to ensuring timely delivery, integrated commissioning, and strategic planning excellence throughout the full project lifecycle.Key Responsibilities;

Develop and maintain master and detailed project schedules to meet delivery milestones
Create integrated commissioning schedules in collaboration with operations and commissioning teams
Apply cost and resource loading to schedules and perform “what-if” scenario analysis
Conduct critical path and milestone reviews , ensuring schedule logic and integrity
Implement Earned Value Management (EVM) , track CPI/SPI, and report on performance trends
Analyze contractor schedules and integrate into the master program
Provide early diagnosis of project trends, productivity evaluation, and benchmarking
Deliver accurate and timely weekly and monthly reports
Participate in schedule workshops, risk reviews, and change management processes
Support the quarterly capital planning process
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure scope clarity and execution readiness

About You;

Minimum 10 years’ experience in project planning (essential)
Proven experience in commissioning planning (essential)
Strong background in client-side project delivery across full lifecycle phases
Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 , MS Office Suite , and Power BI
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work autonomously and within a collaborative team environment Commitment to safe workplace practices and duty of care

If you possess relevant experience and are available for a new opportunity, please submit your resume by clicking apply. Even if this isn't the role for you, please still apply as we have other available positions too.For more information, please contact Ash on 08 94374400 or ash.tims@drdgroup.com.auDRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defence, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.

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