Lead Planner

On behalf of our client, a High-Profile Global Company within the Energy Sector, Brunel has a unique contract opportunity for a Lead Planner, 12 month contract located in the Perth CBD. The role is responsible for the development planning of an ongoing study into execution for a prodigious project, including implementation of progress measurement systems and processes; cost control systems alignment; managing and leading contractor schedules including approvals, change management and analysing progress and potential claims.

• Development of study schedule into execution schedule, ensuring integration with budget
• Schedule management ensuring quality and accuracy including reflection of the project scopeReview and approve contractor schedules inclusive of bar charts, S-curves, histograms, deliverables, probability and accuracy analysis
• Update progress and integration of contractor schedules into the master program
• Maintain interface milestones between contractors and client managed scope
• Manage change control for the planning and progress measurement systems
• Communication of the impacts of changes on the schedule and dashboard reporting to the leadership team
• Apply Earned Value Management techniques to measure/status and monitor progress and performance
• Accurate and timely issuing of both weekly and month end reports
• Facilitate schedule workshops, risk reviews and contractors' meetings related to schedule and progress
• Establish positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and provide leadership and development to other planners and schedulers
• Coordination of planning aspects within the broader project services team ensuring alignment and collaboration with the other functions

• Tertiary qualification in engineering or internationally accredited project controls certification
• Proficient with Primavera P6, Pertmaster Risk Analysis software, Microsoft Office Suite, Acumen Fuse, Risk Analysis, One Pager and Business Intelligence tools including Power BI
• Extensive Planning experience\Broad understanding of facilities engineering and Project Control issues Highly developed communication skills and cross cultural influencing skills for working with a team and contractors of varied nationalities and background
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing planning teams
• Ability to interpret documentation and drawings, apply to the Integrated Master Schedule and
• understand overall project schedule and business priorities
• Demonstrated understanding of Process Facility Engineering principles
• Strong understanding and demonstrated knowledge of project management principles, procurement and contract processes
• Excellent understanding and demonstrated knowledge of schedule risk concepts and techniques and facilities construction technics
• Experience in large scale projects in international environments
• Client-side / Operator experience with exposure to the full project life cycle, from concept through to execution, and the associated stages

• Excellent opportunity to expand your career within the Energy sector
• Dynamic work environment
• Attractive negotiable day rate