Project Planner

About Laing O’Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the role

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for Project Planner for large infrastructure projects based in Perth. The role offers great career prospects with a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.

Key responsibilities

• To provide and implement support to the planning & project controls process and best practice on project
• Functional responsibility for Project/ Section with low complexity/ responsibility
• Compliance with process & best practice
• Contribute to short-term planning [low complexity]

About you

• Intermediate project planning delivery experience

•   Working knowledge of construction techniques, methodologies and processes on a variety of projects within the business or across businesses

•  Maintenance of programme and other time related material

•  Experience of interfacing with the client team

•  Experience of pre-contract planning and work winning

•  Developing own knowledge of the Integrated Project Control Systems and processes on a project

• Intermediate to expert level excel skill

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.