Senior Planner

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Benefits

• Annual pay review and discretionary bonus

• Career Development, Strong Culture, Inclusive and Support Environment

• Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement

• Strong commitment to economic, environmental, and social progress

• Join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future

The Project

The ACCIONA-led consortium known as the Alkimos SeaWater Alliance will design, build, operate and maintain the future Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant in Perth for ten years. The Stage 1 design and construct project is scheduled to deliver drinking water in 2028, as part of an overall Water Corporation program of works valued at AU$2.8 billion

Alkimos Water Precinct - will help the region manage the combination of declining rainfall and population growth. Since 1970, winter rainfall in southwest Western Australia has decreased by about 20 per cent while Perth’s population - currently 2.12 million - is expected to reach 2.9 million by 2031 and 3.5 million by 2050, making it Australia’s third largest city and significantly increasing the demand for drinking water.

We're excited to be building this critical piece of infrastructure, and to supply 50 billion litres of climate-resilient drinking water to the region.

About the opportunity

The Senior Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining integrated project schedules to support the on‑time and cost‑effective delivery of complex construction and infrastructure projects. The role collaborates closely with project teams to monitor progress, analyse schedule performance, identify risks, and provide planning insights to support effective decision‑making and project control.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying high‑risk activities and hazards, and implementing effective control measures with stakeholders including identifying, assessing, and managing project risks and opportunities, including development of mitigation and optimisation strategies
• Project programming and planning, with the ability to develop, manage, and maintain schedules in line with contractual and commercial obligations
• Develop and manage integrated project schedules, including critical path, milestones, long‑lead items, and progress reporting
• Monitor schedule, resource, and financial performance, and produce accurate, timely reporting to support senior management decision‑making

• Skill in managing complex project programs, including identifying interdependencies and ensuring coordinated efforts across various project components.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Relevant Tertiary Qualifications
• 8 + years planning and/or project management experience in a construction/engineering environment
• Proven ability to lead teams to achieve compliance with quality standards, including closure of non‑conformances and defects
• Demonstrated capability in identifying high‑risk activities and hazards, and implementing effective control measures with stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of project programming and planning, with the ability to develop, manage, and maintain schedules in line with contractual and commercial obligations
• Ability to monitor schedule, resource, and financial performance, and produce accurate, timely reporting to support senior management decision‑making

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.