Senior Project Planner at AECOM in Perth, Western Australia, AU

Company Description

“AECOM fosters a great culture where alignment between people and projects leads to outstanding outcomes."- Colin Rossetti, Sector Director, ANZ

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AECOM partners with mining and industrial clients focused on achieving zero emissions and optimising production while reducing costs. With a global presence and local leadership, we manage risks and prioritise safety, sustainability, and community expectations. Our services cover the entire project lifecycle—from concept, design, engineering, and project management to commissioning, operations, and decommissioning. We support clients in both greenfield and brownfield mining and minerals processing, helping them adapt to climate change and implement technologies that reduce environmental impact as they work toward net-zero emissions and support low-emissions technologies.

Everyone belongs at AECOM

We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

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Job Description

Due to significant growth, we are currently searching for an experienced Senior Project Planner to join our team based in Perth.

The Senior Project Planning and Scheduling Specialist role is critical in all of our project work and will work closely with our Project Managers to build quality project scheduling capability, especially in our Resource & Industry team. They will be responsible for developing and operating project schedules for programmes and major projects.

Day to day, the position will involve progressing project reporting, weekly and monthly progress reporting (S-Curves for cost and Hours), detailed scheduling, cost control and working closely with the document control team to track document issued against plan.

How you'll make a difference

• Manage and be responsible for project schedules from pre-contract to design, construction, delivery and commissioning across a range of projects both locally in WA and in locations across Australia and New Zealand
• Develop project phase plans and schedules from project deliverables, understanding key activities, milestones and resource loading
• Analyse project cost and hours data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Monitor project progress to identify potential schedule delays early and assist the Project Managers with mitigation strategies
• Assist the broader Project team to provide AECOM’s clients with full, end-to-end project management services
• With a focus on planning & scheduling, contribute to the preparation and presentation of proposals to clients whilst developing and enhancing relationships with clients, AECOM staff and other stakeholders.

Apply and use your knowledge of scheduling and planning best practices including knowledge of scope control, change management and earned valued methodology.

Qualifications

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

The qualities that help you thrive

• 10+ years of experience in Project Planning, with a proven track record of success in managing complex projects from studies to Execution
• Background in engineering consultancy is highly regarded
• Formal qualifications in Project Management, Construction Management, or Engineering desired
• Proficiency in project scheduling tools and software (Primavera P6 required)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Candidates with experience working directly with the client will be highly regarded.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

• The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) recognises AECOM as taking a sophisticated, holistic approach to supporting women and men’s participation throughout our workplace
• We provide a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer many benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing and flexible work options
• Work-from-home equipment packages and assistance
• Diverse, challenging and exciting multidisciplinary engineering projects

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.