Two CIMIC Group companies, UGL and CPB Contractors, have been selected by Transgrid to deliver the 130km western section of the HumeLink high-voltage electricity transmission project.

HumeLink is a new 500kV transmission project connecting Wagga Wagga, Maragle and Bannaby in regional NSW, significantly increasing the capacity of the electricity network across Australia’s eastern states. HumeLink is one of Australia’s largest energy infrastructure projects, comprising approximately 365km of new transmission lines and associated infrastructure.

The HumeLink West scope of works, valued at $1.4 billion, includes the delivery of new 500kV double-circuit transmission lines spanning approximately 140km from Wagga Wagga Substation to a new Substation at Gugaa, the interface point with HumeLink East near Gundagai, and a new substation at Maragle in the Snowy Mountains for future connection to Snowy 2.0.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Planner to join the HumeLink West team.

Reporting to the Planning Manager this role is responsible for the effective coordination, development, implementation, and monitoring of project planning and scheduling activities. You will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of project objectives through accurate programming, forecasting, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration.

As a Planner, you will be accountable for:

• Demonstrating a personal commitment to the SHE Cultural Framework, Policies, Safety Essentials, and Management System requirements.
• Developing and maintaining an awareness of SHE hazards and associated risks and demonstrating a commitment to eliminating or minimising those risks.
• Understanding and effectively undertaking SHE accountabilities.
• Developing, maintaining, and updating design and construction programs that reflect agreed methodologies, key activities, milestones, and constraints.
• Ensuring contractual obligations and project controls requirements are identified, understood, and followed.
• Supporting the identification and management of project risks and opportunities.
• Updating and maintaining project schedules, master programs, forecasts, and reporting requirements.
• Liaising with construction personnel to ensure site progress is accurately reflected in project schedules.
• Assisting with monthly program reviews and preparing project scheduling reports.
• Supporting subcontractor and supplier program reviews to ensure alignment with contractual requirements.
• Contributing to resource planning, allocation, and quantity tracking across project disciplines.
• Assisting with time impact assessments for project variations and subcontractor claims.
• Preparing staging documentation and supporting project meetings and reviews.
• Maintaining clear and concise communication with project teams and stakeholders.
• Ensuring planning processes and controls are implemented in accordance with company management systems and contractual requirements.
• Supporting tender program preparation and providing input into continuous improvement initiatives for planning processes and technologies.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, company, and group requirements.

Requirements for this role are:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline, or relevant trade qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience in infrastructure, civil, rail, energy, transmission, or building projects, ideally with experience in project delivery planning.
• Previous experience as a Graduate Engineer, Site Engineer, Project Engineer, Planner, or similar role.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and other planning and scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Asta Powerproject, Synchro, Navisworks, SketchUp, TILOS, OPRA, or similar.
• Understanding of Critical Path Methodology (CPM), project scheduling, and program management principles.
• Experience in schedule reporting, performance measurement, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Knowledge of Schedule Reliability Analysis, Earned Value Management, Design Planning, Schedule Risk Analysis, Last Planner, or Forensic Planning will be highly regarded.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with project teams, clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Exposure to large-scale construction or infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with 4D Planning and BIM methodologies will be advantageous.

The successful candidate will be required to hold a current Construction Industry Induction Card (White Card or equivalent) and undergo a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) prior to commencement.

Where applicable, evidence of qualifications and proof of right to work will be required prior to successful appointment.

What We Offer

We’re always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique range of benefits, including:

• A rewarding career where we support your development, training, and promote from within.
• Opportunities across multiple construction sectors and major infrastructure projects.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits, including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal, and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity, collaboration, and innovation.
• The opportunity to contribute to one of Australia's largest energy infrastructure projects..

CPB Contractors is an equal opportunity employer and proudly holds the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation – Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, Veterans and active-duty armed forces personnel, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Please note: This role is being sourced directly through UGL and CPB Contractors. Applications submitted via external recruitment agencies will not be accepted.