Intermediate Planner

About the Role

ConsultANZ is inviting applications for an Intermediate Planner to join a prominent civil contractor based in Wellington. This role offers the chance to engage with complex civil infrastructure initiatives while enhancing your planning skills within a supportive, knowledgeable team environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and revise project schedules utilizing Microsoft Project.
• Track project advancement to ensure schedules reflect actual site tasks and key milestones.
• Contribute to programme development, including construction sequencing and resource allocation.
• Compile planning documentation, update schedules, and forecast progress.
• Detect risks, delays, and opportunities within programmes, proposing pragmatic solutions.
• Collaborate closely with project teams to synchronize construction efforts with planned timelines.
• Assist in project controls, reporting procedures, and efforts to improve continuously.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• At least four years of experience in project planning, controls, or civil construction.
• Preferred experience includes work on civil infrastructure projects such as marine construction, roads, bridges, railways, water systems, or large-scale civil works.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project; familiarity with Primavera P6 is a plus but not mandatory.
• Sound knowledge of construction sequencing, scheduling techniques, and planning concepts.
• Excellent analytical thinking, organizational ability, and problem-solving aptitude.
• Effective communicator with a capacity to collaborate productively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Candidates holding a Civil Engineering degree who have transitioned into planning roles are strongly encouraged to apply.

About the Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $120,000 to $150,000, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to participate in a significant marine infrastructure project.
• Long-term career prospects with a reputable civil contracting company.
• Access to mentoring and guidance from an experienced Senior Planner.
• Office-based work location situated in Wellington.
• Inclusive and supportive team atmosphere with opportunities for ongoing professional growth and career advancement.

Additional Information

Applicants interested in this opportunity can reach out for further details. Additionally, there is a referral program whereby a successful candidate recommendation may earn a $500 reward.