We're looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join Downer's Energy & Utilities team supporting Major Projects.
In this role, you'll take ownership of planning and scheduling activities across major utility and infrastructure projects, supporting both tender and delivery teams.
You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules, analysing project performance, identifying risks and working closely with project teams to ensure successful delivery.
This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-profile projects while providing planning leadership and mentoring across the business.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing and maintaining project schedules in Primavera P6
Preparing tender, resource loaded and cost loaded schedules
Leading schedule reviews and critical path analysis workshops
Monitoring project progress and identifying scheduling risks and delays
Undertaking delay analysis and supporting Extension of Time claims
Producing schedule reports, dashboards and project performance updates
Reviewing subcontractor and supplier schedules
Supporting project controls, forecasting and earned value reporting
Providing guidance and mentoring to other planners and schedulers
Working closely with project, commercial, construction and client teams throughout the project lifecycle.
What we're looking for
You'll be an experienced project planner with a strong background in utilities, transmission, power, water or major infrastructure projects.
Extensive experience in project planning and scheduling
Advanced Primavera P6 capability
Strong understanding of Critical Path Method scheduling and delay analysis
Experience developing resource and cost loaded schedules
Strong project controls and reporting experience
Ideally,



you'll also have:
A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
Experience within transmission, substations, networks, water or major infrastructure projects
Experience with Power BI or Visio
Exposure to earned value management and cost control processes.
What we offer
At Downer, we value our people and are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive workplace where you can thrive.
We offer:
Competitive remuneration package + relevant site uplifts
Diverse and challenging infrastructure projects
Professional development and career progression opportunities
Flexible working arrangements where operationally suitable
Employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives
A cooperative and high performing team environment
About Energy & Utilities
Downer's Energy & Utilities business delivers integrated solutions across Australia's electricity, gas, water and renewable sectors.
We design, build and maintain critical infrastructure that powers communities and supports the transition to a sustainable energy future.
At Downer, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse candidates and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures.
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
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📌 Senior Planner | Major Projects (Sydney)
🏢 Downer
📍 Sydney