Lead Planner

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 21 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

As a result of a growing pipeline of awarded work in diverse commodities, we are looking for a Lead Planner to join our team based in Perth. This role will involve leading the Planning & Scheduling from studies through to execution that promotes reliability, efficiency, and optimum performance. This role would suit someone with strong experience in engineering consulting or delivery of site projects in the mining and resources sectors and open to ad-hoc local travel.

About The Role

• Establish and manage the project schedule for the various studies & project phases.
• Prepare insights key reporting inputs of plan vs actual and any forecast mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.
• Facilitate ‘Interactive Planning Sessions’ with discipline leads, vendors and third parties
• Apply resource loading for establishing optimal staffing plans.
• Ensure the project schedule activities are coded accurately
• Establish the project critical path and continue to analyse and report throughout the project
• Incorporate any required scope changes and trends into project schedule.
• Prepare project documentation related to project planning and monitoring.
  
  

Qualifications - External

About You

• A successful and established career in project control, cost control and scheduling in the minerals and metals in a consulting engineering environment.
• Familiarity with cost control databases (PRISM Ecosys).
• Prior leadership, mentorship or coaching experience
• Experience working with scheduling software (Primavera P6 or MS Project)
• A degree relevant to the role is desirable
  
  

Why Ausenco?

We Support Individual Growth And Aim To Allow You To Work In a Way That Plays To Your Strengths. In Addition To a Competitive Remuneration Package We Offer

• Career advancement – Be supported in your ongoing development with technical training, mentoring programs and frequent networking opportunities.
• Work Life Balance – Be empowered to enjoy your life outside of the office with flexible working hours, work from home arrangements and modern leave policies including paid parental leave and floating public holiday programs.
• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access confidential services as a courtesy of Ausenco including online health and fitness programs, financial coaching, and confidential counselling services.
• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable market leaders who value your contribution.