Senior Planner

Job Description

The Senior Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining and monitoring detailed project schedules across major infrastructure, construction or maintenance works. Requirements typically include substantial planning experience in complex projects, strong knowledge of Primavera P6 or similar scheduling software, and an understanding of project controls, critical paths, progress measurement, forecasting and reporting. The candidate is expected to work closely with project managers, engineers, subcontractors and clients, identify schedule risks, support recovery planning and provide accurate updates to management. Strong communication, analytical and organisational skills are essential, together with relevant qualifications and experience in engineering, construction or project management. Experience in rail, energy, resources or other major infrastructure environments is advantageous.

Company Info

UGL is a major Australian engineering and maintenance services company and part of the CIMIC Group. It delivers complex projects and long-term asset services across transport, rail, resources, energy, water, defence and social infrastructure. Its work includes design, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance and asset management for government and private-sector clients. UGL employs a large multidisciplinary workforce, including engineers, planners, project managers, tradespeople and technical specialists, working across metropolitan, regional and remote locations. The company promotes safety, collaboration, technical capability and sustainable delivery. A Senior Planner at UGL would typically contribute to project controls and schedule management on significant infrastructure or industrial programs, coordinating with internal teams, clients and delivery partners to support reliable project outcomes.

Destination Guide

Australia offers opportunities for planners and project-controls professionals in rail, roads, mining, energy, defence, utilities and major construction, particularly in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and regional project locations. Workplace culture is generally practical, safety-focused and collaborative, with relatively direct communication and strong expectations around accountability. Lifestyle varies from busy coastal cities to quieter regional and remote areas; housing costs can be high in major capitals, while salaries often reflect project demands. Skilled workers may explore employer-sponsored visas, including temporary Skills in Demand pathways, or skilled migration options, subject to occupation lists, skills assessment, English requirements and current immigration rules. Relocation usually involves arranging a visa, accommodation, tax file number, bank account, health cover and local transport. Australia is a large island continent, so travel between states can be lengthy and expensive.