Project Planner | Electrical Construction
Electrical Project Planner
Brisbane | $150k-$180k + package
Major Electrical projects across SE QLD
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Project Planner to join a leading Australian engineering and electrical contractor delivering some of the country's most complex and technically challenging projects. With a robust track record across commercial, infrastructure, health, defence, data centres, industrial and high-voltage projects, the business has a reputation for delivering large-scale electrical works from design and engineering through to installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance.
We are now looking for an experienced Electrical Project Planner to join the project delivery team and play a key role in planning, programming and monitoring major electrical projects.
The Role
Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Site Supervisors and the wider project team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining project programs while ensuring projects remain on track for time, cost and delivery milestones. Your responsibilities will include:
Developing, maintaining and updating detailed project programs
Planning and sequencing electrical construction activities
Working closely with Project Managers and site teams to establish realistic construction methodologies and timeframes
Monitoring project progress against baseline programs and identifying potential delays
Providing regular progress reporting and schedule updates
Identifying critical path activities, risks and opportunities
Supporting project teams with short, medium and long-term planning
Coordinating program requirements with subcontractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders




Assisting with look-ahead programs and construction planning
Analysing project performance and recommending corrective actions where required
Supporting variations, EOTs and delay analysis where required
Ensuring project programs align with contractual milestones and client requirements
About You
We are looking for a Project Planner with a strong electrical construction background who understands how complex electrical projects are delivered on site.
You will ideally have:
Previous experience as a Project Planner / Planner / Senior Planner within electrical construction
Strong understanding of electrical construction methodologies and sequencing
Experience working on large-scale commercial, infrastructure, industrial, health, defence, data centre or HV projects
Strong knowledge of construction programs, critical paths and project scheduling
Experience using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
Ability to interpret drawings, scopes, construction methodologies and project documentation
Strong communication skills with the ability to work closely with Project Managers, Engineers and site teams
Strong commercial and contractual awareness
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a highly established engineering and electrical contractor working on major, technically complex projects across Australia. You will be joining an experienced project delivery team with exposure to significant projects across multiple sectors, with genuine opportunities for long-term career progression. This role would suit an experienced Electrical Planner looking to work on larger and more complex projects, or a Project Engineer / Project Manager with strong programming experience looking to move into a dedicated planning position.
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