The Project Planning Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining integrated project schedules, monitoring progress, forecasting completion dates, and identifying risks, delays, and recovery actions. The role typically requires strong experience in project controls, scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, earned-value reporting, cost and schedule analysis, and major infrastructure, rail, energy, or construction projects. Candidates are expected to communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and clients; provide accurate reporting; challenge schedule assumptions; and support timely, safe, and commercially successful project delivery. A relevant degree, substantial industry experience, and knowledge of Australian project standards are usually preferred.
UGL is an Australian engineering, construction, maintenance, and asset-services company and part of the CIMIC Group. It delivers projects and operational support across transport, rail, power, water, resources, defence, and industrial infrastructure. UGL works with government and private-sector clients throughout Australia and contributes to major long-term projects involving complex engineering, construction, commissioning, and asset management. The company employs multidisciplinary teams including project managers, planners, engineers, tradespeople, and corporate specialists. Its work commonly involves demanding safety, quality, environmental, and stakeholder requirements, making collaboration and disciplined project controls important. UGL promotes structured career development, technical capability, and workforce diversity. Conditions vary by project, with some positions based in major cities and others requiring regional, remote, or site-based work and occasional travel.
Australia offers strong opportunities in infrastructure planning, construction, engineering, rail, energy, mining, and project management, especially in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and regional project locations. Workplace culture is generally practical, direct, safety-conscious, and team-oriented, with emphasis on communication, reliability, and work-life balance. Lifestyle ranges from lively cities and beaches to quieter regional communities, though housing and transport costs can be high. Skilled workers may qualify for employer-sponsored visas such as the Skills in Demand visa, or points-based skilled visas, depending on occupation, qualifications, experience, English ability, and state requirements. Confirm eligibility with the Australian Department of Home Affairs or a registered migration agent. Relocating usually involves arranging a tax file number, bank account, health insurance, accommodation, and local transport. Regional roles may offer allowances but require flexibility and travel.
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