Senior Planner & Scheduler

• Exposure to large transport projects
• Innovative & diverse culture
• Excellent salary package & career opportunities 

We’re moving Australia forward and we want you to move with us.

Want to make a real impact, join a dynamic team, be part of something that depend on – Transport.

We believe success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play.

Our people work on challenging and exciting projects, shape the way we evolve, adapt and transform the industries that we work in. We rally together, drawing on the diverse skills across our teams and create environments where great ideas are heard. 

About your role

UGLs Manufacturing & Maintenance business are on the search for an experienced Senior Planner/Scheduler to join our supportive team, based at our facility in Bassendean.

Reporting to the Site Manager, the role of Senior Planner/Scheduler role will be responsible for establishing a master production schedule for the site and streamlining existing planning processes and the use of mobility.

Specifically, you will be responsible for:

• Generating and maintaining a site wide Master production schedule activity, forecasting & capturing all projects
• Providing schedules to workshop teams outlining daily, weekly and monthly schedules with resource loading and planning
• Preparation of long term schedules based on customer forecasts to allow efficient labour planning
• Producing labour requirements / targets for the cost effective execution of the projects
• Collaborating and supporting Business Development team and Site Manager to ensure workshop availability is understood and there is no over commitment made to customers with new work streams

About you

You will have experience in a manufacturing/maintenance or service provider Planning role or Scheduling experience in a Project Management Office (PMO), with high levels of governance.

Other skills & experience required include: 

• Tertiary qualification in an appropriate engineering or project management discipline will be advantageous
• Cost control and schedule preparation experience
• Strong problem-solving skills and professional, responsive, insightful and decision making skills
• A high level of business and commercial acumen
• Strong communication skills (oral & written) including strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally
• Proficient skills with Primavera P6 or similar program
• Strong MS Office skills - Word & Excel
• Must be customer focused, team oriented, accountable and results driven

What we offer

• Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
• Ongoing training for career progression
• A competitive remuneration packageEmployee assistance program for employees and their families
• AIA Vitality wellness program
• Discounts on private health insurance, vehicles, travel and more 

What makes you right for UGL

• Ability to provide a safe, supportive and positive workplace
• Empower a united and collaborative culture
• Deliver technical excellence and create efficient, innovative solutions
• Build an enviable reputation and the trust of employees, clients and other stakeholders
• Genuine concern for safety

About Us

UGL is a well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within; rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.

At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

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