Harry Maxwell are recruiting for an experienced Lead Planner on behalf of a well-established Australian contractor delivering major mining, resources and infrastructure projects across Western Australia.

We are looking for a senior contractor-side planner with experience across mining, NPI, civil, SMP and/or major infrastructure projects, combined with advanced Primavera P6 capability and a robust understanding of construction delivery.

About the Role

Working closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers and site teams, you’ll take ownership of project planning and scheduling from schedule development and baseline through progress measurement, forecasting and delivery.

This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can build and interrogate complex construction schedules, identify critical-path issues and develop practical recovery strategies.

Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain and control Primavera P6 construction schedules, including baselines, logic, milestones and critical paths
Monitor progress, forecast completion and deliver look-ahead, schedule variance and recovery planning
Integrate engineering, procurement and construction activities, ensuring schedules reflect actual construction sequencing, resources and site progress




Work closely with project leadership and provide transparent schedule reporting to internal and client stakeholders

About You - Essential
8–15+ years’ planning/project controls experience within construction, mining, resources or infrastructure
Senior Planner, Lead Planner or Planning Manager experience
Solid contractor-side project delivery experience
Advanced hands-on Primavera P6 capability
Proven experience developing and owning complex construction schedules
Strong critical path, forecasting, look-ahead and recovery planning capability
Previous FIFO experience and willingness to work a 2:1 roster
Australian working rights

About You - Desirable
Rio Tinto or other major Australian mining client experience
Western Australian/Pilbara project experience
Multidiscipline civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and/or NPI exposure
Experience leading or mentoring planners

How to Apply If you are an experienced Lead Planner or Senior Planner with strong contractor-side construction experience, we’d like to hear from you.

Contact Rob Lewis at Harry Maxwell for a confidential discussion.

📌 Lead Planner Western Australia
🏢 Harry Maxwell
📍 Western Australia