Planner

Company Description

With over a century of heritage in Australia, BESIX Watpac is a builder deeply ingrained in the local construction landscape. We’re building what matters, with an exciting portfolio of projects across all sectors – from stadiums and venues to complex industrial facilities, hospitals and secure infrastructure, including defence. Our footprint spans Australia and New Zealand, where we continue to deliver projects that leave a lasting legacy in the communities they serve. Our people are the beating heart of what we do, and the passion they bring each day drives our success, to build the best together.

Job Description

BESIX Watpac is seeking a Senior Planner to join our Qld Construction team. This is a great opportunity to join our collaborative team working across tenders and project delivery.

This role will be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining tender and project programmes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contract requirements.
• Working with pre-contracts and delivery teams to prepare methodologies, bids, and submissions.
• Monitoring project progress, identifying risks, and reporting status updates with remedial actions.
• Creating and maintaining records to support contractual obligations, including extension of time claims.
• Driving innovation through the adoption of new planning methods, software, and industry best practice.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in supporting delivery of large building projects with accurate and effective construction programmes.
• Strong knowledge of commercial requirements and processes in tendering and project delivery.
• Proven ability to manage complex tasks under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build effective relationships.
• A high level of professionalism, initiative, and sound judgement in decision-making.

Additional Information

Along with a competitive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities, our employees enjoy access to the following benefits:

• Wellbeing Days - three additional leave days per year.
• Awards and Recognition Program, rewarding employees who bring our values to life.
• Access to a wellbeing program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.
• Instant access to Perkbox, giving you a wide variety of perks and benefits, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health.
• Social events and Family Days.

At BESIX Watpac, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is valued, supported and respected. By embracing all ages, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, education and appearance, our people feel safe, empowered, and motivated to be their best.  If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills and believe you would be a great fit with BESIX Watpac.

Join our talented and passionate team delivering once-in-a-generation projects.

BESIX Watpac acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging.