Senior Planning Engineer

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Job Description
Join a City Shaping Project that will re-connect suburbs and incorporate leading sustainably initiatives. The Armadale Line Upgrade Alliance (ALUA) is an Alliance partnership between Acciona Construction Australia, BMD Constructions, WSP Australia, AECOM Australia and the Public Transport Authority (PTA). The Alliance is delivering the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal project which will, elevated three sections of the rail line and remove six level crossings, create 5 new elevated train stations and create new publicly accessible spaces within the rail corridor.
Burswood Office Location | Free parking available
Major Rail Infrastructure Project | Multi-year project
Permanent Full-Time Position
We are recruiting for a Senior Planner on a Full Time basis to work in partnership with our Project Controls team to manage a broad range of planning, reporting and progress tracking activities.
Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, you will be responsible for:
Actively and constantly identifies risk and opportunity for the project in relation to area of control and the wider project
Manage the development and approval of all project programs and plans, and other requirements in accordance with commercial requirements
Communicates and escalates risk and opportunity as required to best protect the interests of the project
Understand and adhere to the contractual requirements of ALUA in relation to the client and other 3rd parties where a commercial interface exists, always placing the best interests of ALUA at the forefront of decision making
Develops program, manages and implements relevant program systems to monitor the progress of the project
Review site status reports and ensure that construction programs satisfy the requirements of the project.
Required Skills and Competencies
A tertiary qualification in engineering or equivalent; previous experience with P6 is required
Previous experience in a similar role ideally from within the construction or resources industry
Experience influencing and engaging with a broad range of stakeholders to achieve outcomes whilst develop strong working relationships.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to problem solve;
Proven communicator who can lead and influence.
ALUA has implemented a project specific Diversity & Inclusion initiative. An essential part of this initiative is increasing the accessibility to opportunities for employment on the ALUA project. ALUA is committed to ensuring a best practice approach to recruitment, free of bias. We welcome and encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our opportunities.
The Armadale Line Upgrade Alliance (ALUA) acknowledges the People of the Noongar Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters on which the Inner Armadale Line Level Crossing Removal Project is located. We pay our respects to their Elders, both past and present, and thank them for their continuing connection to Country, Culture, and Community.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022 & 2023 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.