Expression of Interest - Senior Planner
UGL
UGL provides engineering, construction, and maintenance services across industries including oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water, defence, and telecommunications, in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment.
About the role
At UGL, we work on challenging and rewarding projects that help power Australia's energy future. We bring together diverse expertise to solve complex engineering challenges, foster innovation, and deliver sustainable outcomes for our customers.
As our Fuels & Energy East business continues to grow, we are inviting Expressions of Interest from Senior Planners interested in expanding their experience across the bulk storage, fuels, refining and terminal infrastructure sectors. This is an opportunity to become part of a highly experienced team delivering solutions for some of Australia's most critical assets.
You will gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of fuel terminals, storage facilities, refining infrastructure, brownfield modifications, asset integrity programs, capital projects and operational support activities. You'll work alongside industry experts and develop valuable experience across the full asset lifecycle, from concept and design through to procurement, construction and commissioning.
What we offer
Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement working from home 1-2 days per week.
Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.
Complimentary salary continuance insurance.
Discounted Medibank health insurance.
Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan.
Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.
Access our OneRewards Discount Program.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain integrated project schedules for fuel terminal, bulk storage, pipeline and infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives, milestones and operational requirements.
Lead the planning and scheduling process across all project phases, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and project closeout activities.
Monitor project progress against approved baselines, identifying schedule risks, delays and opportunities, and implementing recovery plans where required.
Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, contractors and operational stakeholders to ensure accurate planning assumptions, resource allocation and schedule updates.
Prepare detailed planning reports, dashboards and schedule analyses, providing clear insights into project performance, critical path activities and forecast completion dates.
Support project controls and governance processes through effective schedule management, change control, risk assessment and the development of scenario and what-if analyses to support decision-making.
About you
Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
Proven experience as a Senior Planner or Project Planner within fuel terminals, bulk storage, oil & gas, energy, petrochemical, or major infrastructure projects.
Advanced proficiency in planning and scheduling software such as Primavera P6, with strong expertise in developing, analysing and maintaining complex project schedules.
Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies, critical path analysis, risk management, resource planning, and schedule recovery strategies.
Demonstrated ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, working collaboratively with project managers, engineering teams, contractors and operational personnel.
Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving, communication and reporting skills, capable of translating complex project data into actionable insights for project and business leaders.
About UGL
As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team's backgrounds, ideas, work styles.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.
How to apply
If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.
Please note: As part of the recruitment process, relevant screening checks will be conducted. These may include reference checks, verification of the right to work in Australia, a national criminal history check, anti-money laundering checks, and a pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening).
