About John Holland We're all about transforming lives by finding solutions to complex challenges.
We do that by providing leading design, engineering, construction and asset operations, across infrastructure, transport, building and property in Australia and New Zealand.
From the epic, to the intimate, everything we do improves life for someone, somewhere.
It gives our business momentum and means we approach things a little differently.
While our competitors talk about what they do, we focus on why we do it.
We transform communities to make them easier to move around, more connected and better to live in.
Are you up for the challenge?
Join the team as a Senior Planner on our Southwest Metro Corridor Project (SWMC) project, based in Canterbury NSW.
This is a great opportunity to make an impact in rail on a high-profile project as part of one of Australia's most highly regarded construction companies.
You will have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively and be able to foster effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders both internally and externally.
Responsibilities of the role include: Prepare and assess detailed project plans for all stages and facets of project to aid the project in meeting time-driven outcomes.
Identify key milestones, prepare daily reports and dashboards, and maintain the project controls database.
Ensure monitoring and reporting of Project Controls processes are successfully set-up and implemented on projects.
Proactively lead a planning and controls culture across the project based on best practice and with a focus on risk management, cost control and SQE.
Early identification and communication of issues and opportunities to the Projects team.
People interaction: collaboration, consultation and cooperation with project staff in order to coordinate information flow for the performance of the planning and controls functions, including for the performance of subcontractors Financial management: Undertake the implementation of project monitoring systems, particularly focussing on time, cost, resources & quality (project controls & earned value).
Support Project Managers in report interpretation, analysis of project performance, forward planning and development of corrective actions to maximise project delivery outcomes To be successful in this key role, you must have: Tertiary degree, preferably in one of the following disciplines - Engineering, Construction, Building, Sciences, Architecture or Project Management, or equivalent experience 8 years' experience in building, MEP, civil or rail within Australia Demonstrated application of the principles of planning.
Use of planning software & tools such as Primavera Project Planning, Time Chainage Charts, Program Forensic Analysis, Earned Value and Cash Flow Analysis.
Experience in project planning delivery on large-scale construction projects – ideally rail projects.
As part of the team, you can help us transform lives.
Your success is reflected in ours, so we're committed to being an employer of choice.
We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to our long-term success.
We want you to be with us for the long term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.
We offer: Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options.
Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.
Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you'll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.
Learning and development opportunities where you'll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.
We reward and support our people in so many ways.
This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work.
From generous leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.
Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work.
We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong – that's why we're working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change.
We've also got active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation.