Senior Planner

Description

Summary: Seeking an experienced Senior Planner to drive planning excellence across Transport & Infrastructure contracts, critical for tender success and operational delivery. Highlights: 1. Lead development of high quality, resource loaded tender programmes 2. Partner with Bid Managers and Estimators to ensure programme alignment 3. Develop and maintain baseline and live project programmes Great opportunity for an experienced Senior Planner At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. **Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here** Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer: * Competitive remuneration package plus company vehicle * Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes * Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more! * $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer * Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader's programme for top performers **Te** **kōwhiringa | The Opportunity** An exiting opportunity exists for an experienced and commercially strong Senior Planner - South to drive planning excellence across our Transport & Infrastructure contracts in the South Region. This role is critical to both tender success and operational delivery. From bid stage through to project completion, you will develop and manage robust, realistic and strategically aligned programmes that support safe, efficient and profitable delivery in accordance with The Downer Standard and Downer Governance Management. Supporting both the Bid & Opportunities team and operational delivery teams, you will ensure programmes are technically strong, strategically aligned and actively used to manage risk, resources and performance. Wellington is the preferred location; however, we are open to candidates based in Hawke's Bay, Manawatū, Christchurch or Dunedin. Key Responsibilities: * Lead development of high quality, resource loaded tender programmes * Partner with Bid Managers and Estimators to ensure programmes reflect risk, methodology and contractual requirements * Develop and maintain baseline and live project programmes (Primavera PG/MS Project) * Engage with clients and stakeholders to manage expectations and delivery risks * Work closely with Project Managers, Regional Operational Managers, Commercial teams and Estimators * Support a strong safety and sustainability culture across projects **Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills** You are an experience infrastructure planner who combines technical expertise and commercial awareness and strong stakeholder engagement skills * Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or related field * Proven experience developing tender and delivery programmes, including resource loading and cashflow forecasting * Minimum 10 years' experience in planning and scheduling within the civil infrastructure or construction sector * Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights clearly * Demondstartd leadership capability, including mentoring and capability development * Resilient, detail focused and committed to continuous improvement **Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation** Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here! **Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply** *If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is **729743*** We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.