About the Role

I'm seeking an experienced Planner / Scheduler to support a major multi-billion-dollar infrastructure tender involving 500 kV substations and switching yards. Working closely with the Bid, Estimating and Engineering teams, you will develop robust, resource-loaded tender programmes that demonstrate how the project will be delivered safely, efficiently and in line with client requirements. The initial contract is for 4 months, with the potential for a permanent position and opportunities to support other tenders and projects.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop Level 3 and Level 4 tender programmes using Primavera P6 Plan construction sequencing across civil works, earthing, primary plant, secondary systems, testing and commissioning.
- Prepare resource histograms, manpower curves, quantity loading schedules and staging plans.
- Develop the Basis of Programme, including assumptions, productivity rates, critical paths and contingency.
- Coordinate with estimating and engineering teams to align programmes with quantities, resources and costs.
- Integrate long-lead equipment, OEM activities, network outages and contractor interfaces.
- Review critical paths,



assess schedule risks and update programmes in line with client requirements.

About You

- 5+ years' experience as a Planner / Scheduler within an EPC or contracting environment.
- Proven experience developing tender programmes for HV substations, switching yards, transmission or major energy infrastructure.
- Advanced Primavera P6 skills, including resource loading, calendars, activity coding and XER file exchange.
- Strong understanding of HV substation construction sequencing through to commissioning and energisation.
- Experience preparing resource histograms, manpower curves and quantity-loaded schedules in Excel.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, construction management or project management.
- Experience with DCMA 14-point schedule assessments, schedule risk analysis and time-location diagrams will be highly regarded.

Perks

- Initial 4-month contract with competitive rates.
- Hybrid working arrangements from a Sydney office.
- Exposure to a major 500 kV infrastructure tender.
- Potential for permanent employment and involvement in future projects and tenders.

📌 Scheduler/Planner (Fixed 4 month contract initially) (Sydney)
🏢 Morson Edge (Australia)
📍 Sydney