Electrical Engineer - East Perth, Australia - Airswift

Description

Our client, a global EPCM within the Mining Industry, is looking for a Planning Manager to work on a 12-month contract based in Perth or Brisbane.
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Planning Team to ensure the delivery of comprehensive Planning and Scheduling services for projects.
• Direct the activities of the Planning Focal Point and Planning Engineers, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Generate regular weekly and monthly reports, and conduct analysis of contractors' reports as needed.
• Collaborate closely with the Engineering Manager, Construction Manager, Operations Development, and Asset Focal Points to align planning processes with project scopes and manager requirements.
• Engage with the Management Team on pertinent cost and planning matters.
• Produce routine status reports and forecasts for project management and client evaluation.
• Mentor and foster the professional development of planning and support staff, whether in-home or field office environments.
• Maintain the current and baseline schedules, assess the impact of proposed alterations, and oversee the baseline change control authorization process.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in managing large-scale projects.
• Demonstrable expertise in EPC/EPCM environments.
• Track record as a successful Planning Manager.
• Background in Mining, Minerals & Metals industry, with a focus on underground mining operations.
• Proficiency in Planning software such as Primavera and MS Project.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently between Australia and the UK to support project needs.