Title:  Planner

About North Western Program Alliance

North Western Program Alliance (NWPA) consists of four Alliance partners – John Holland, KBR, MTM, V/Line and the client (LXRP), working together as one team to achieve shared goals.  

Since 2017, NWPA has had a proven track record with the successful delivery of eight level crossing removal projects (17 LX) and several 
premium stations, with three projects currently in delivery and two in development phase. 

We’re proud to make a real difference to the lives of people on our program of works and in the communities in which we operate. Our values are Care, Excellence, Creativity and Empowerment.  

We are looking for a Planner to join us. 

About the Role;

Over the full project lifecycle, undertake the process of planning, creating detailed programmes, and monitoring performance to deliver the best quality projects on time and on budget in accordance with John Holland procedures.

Responsibilities of the role include;

Ensure project planning activities are conducted in accordance with John Holland policies and procedures.

Interface with project team, partners, clients, stakeholders, consultants, designers, vendors, subcontractors for management of the planning function in accordance with established procedures

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

Compile and collate reference and benchmarking data for future planning purposes in accordance with the John Holland Basis of Schedule

Financial management: Undertake the implementation of project monitoring systems, particularly focussing on time, cost, resources & quality (project controls & earned value). Ensure that planning and controls reports generated across project(s) provide maximum cost and time forecasting certainty for project(s).

Support Project Managers in report interpretation, analysis of project performance, forward planning and development of corrective actions to maximise project delivery outcomes

Generate project schedule update, reports and provide status dashboards using Power BI.

Develop, maintain, and monitor hourly occupation programs.

Conduct Schedule Risk Analysis as per John Holland guidelines.

Actively involved in short term planning with the construction team.

To be successful in this key role, you will have;

Qualification:

Tertiary degree, preferably in one of the following disciplines - Engineering, Construction, Building, Sciences, Architecture or Project Management, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

Demonstrated experience working as a Planner or Site Engineer

Use of planning software & tools such as Primavera P6 and Aphex

Experience in a project controls role

Ability to use software for Schedule Risk Analysis, Time Chainage Charts

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 different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success.

We’ll do all we can to help you develop your skills, and make a difference, right from the start. We have a flexible workplace and focus on all aspects of your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.

What's in it for you

We’re about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.

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.

We Offer;