FCC Construction Australia Pty Ltd – Melbourne VIC

Since establishing in Australia in 2020, FCC Construction Australia is committed to expanding the capability of the Australian construction market by leveraging our proven integration approach and demonstrating our reputation for solving complex infrastructure challenges through our innovative solutions.

Our activities span all areas of engineering and construction – we are a world leader in successfully delivering civil works and transport infrastructure - roads, railways, airports, hydraulic and marine works, tunnels, bridges – as well as residential and non-residential buildings - hospitals, football stadiums, museums, corporate offices. Currently we’rein the top 30 construction companies globally.

The Role:

Lead the planning and scheduling function for major infrastructure or civil construction projects, ensuring the project programme is realistic, achievable, and aligned with contractual requirements.

More specifically this role will entail;

- Develop, maintain and update detailed project programmes using software such as Primavera P6.
- Prepare baseline programmes, recovery programmes and revised schedules.
- Monitor project progress against milestones and identify schedule risks.
- Conduct critical path analysis and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers and site teams to optimise delivery.
- Prepare weekly and monthly programme reports for internal and client stakeholders.
- Assess the programme impacts of variations, delays and extension of time (EOT) claims.




- Participate in tender planning and methodology development.
- Coordinate with commercial, engineering and procurement teams to ensure programme alignment.
- Support resource and productivity planning.
- Ensure compliance with contractual planning requirements and reporting obligations.

Competencies we're seeking:

- Bachelor's degree in Building Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture. Master in complementary field (Highly valued)
- At least 12 years post graduate experience with 9 years project based, including management
- Solid analytical skills required to review all project controls information and ensure accuracy as well as identify issues, concerns and potential mitigations
- Working experience with Primavera, Oracle Unifier (Preferred), , Excel, Autocad / Revit /Bluebeam (Highly valued)

What's in it for you:

- Generous leave policies to support wellbeing, and industry leading paid parental leave
- A competitive remuneration package, with potential for further career progression into project management
- Access to employee assistance program for employees and families
- Access to WFH allowances

FCC are dedicated to fostering a gender-equitable team and cultivating a culture that mirrors the diversity of the communities we serve. Our commitment lies in establishing a workplace that prioritizes safety and respect for all team members. We actively invite applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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📌 Senior Planning Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 FCC Construction Australia
📍 Melbourne