" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003ePlanner\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20702\"\u003e Operations \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20703\"\u003e Operations \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20704\"\u003e Sydney \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20705\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 9/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eJoin a Tier 1 Joint Venture delivering major Sydney Water infrastructure.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlay a key role in planning complex underground construction works.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLong-term Sydney project opportunity with completion targeted for 2030.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the role\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMcConnell Dowell, in Joint Venture with Gamuda Australia, is seeking an experienced \u003cstrong\u003eProject Planner\u003c/strong\u003e to join our project team delivering Sydney Water\u0027s Willoughby Submain Amplification Project across Sydney\u0027s Lower North Shore.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This major wastewater infrastructure project involves the construction of a 2.5km tunnel, incorporating micro tunnelling, shaft construction, sewer utility connections and associated underground infrastructure works.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As Project Planner, you\u0027ll play a key role in developing, maintaining and monitoring project schedules to support the successful delivery of this technically challenging infrastructure project.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers and construction teams, you\u0027ll provide accurate planning, scheduling and progress reporting to ensure project milestones are achieved and potential risks are proactively managed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey responsibilities\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop, maintain and monitor schedules using Primavera P6.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare resource and cost-loaded schedules, including procurement and project deliverables.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonitor project progress, identify scheduling risks and implement corrective actions.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyse productivity, performance data and programme forecasts to support project delivery.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollaborate with project teams to coordinate activities, achieve milestones and ensure compliance with project standards.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout you\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMinimum 5\u0026ndash;8 years\u0027 experience in project planning or project management within construction or infrastructure.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong knowledge of construction planning, scheduling and programme logic.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated proficiency in Primavera P6.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience developing resource and cost-loaded construction programmes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to interpret technical drawings and coordinate schedules with 4D/5D BIM information.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong analytical skills with the ability to identify and manage programme risks.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a collaborative approach to project delivery.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat\u0027s on offer?\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpportunity to contribute to a major Sydney Water infrastructure project.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork alongside an experienced Joint Venture team combining the capabilities of Gamuda Australia and McConnell Dowell.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe part of a technically challenging underground wastewater infrastructure project.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLong-term project opportunity, with construction completion targeted for 2030.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy join us?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe work you\u0027ll do will have a tangible positive impact on people\u0027s lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBecause when you grow, we all grow.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We\u0027re big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSo, join us, be you, and help us create better together. Apply now!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eWe are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and we are not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.\u003c/em\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"935605\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "