Lead Planner

Lead Planner- **We are moving Australia forward, and we want you to move with us.**When you join UGL, you will collaborate with some of the Australias most talented experts to help shape the nation. With opportunities to work on large-scale projects from start to finish, you will have the space to grow your skills, pursue your passion, and be supported in creating a career journey that aligns with your aspirations and lifestyle.UGL Utilities Operations & Maintenance business is a trusted provider of essential services across power, water, and gas sectors. With a strong reputation and long-standing contracts in power distribution, transmission, and water operations and maintenance, we are poised for significant growth.**The Opportunity**This role is strategic in nature, focusing not only on day-to-day scheduling but also on developing long-term planning frameworks that drive efficiency, resource optimization, and sustainable performance. You’ll lead a team of planners, champion process improvements, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver safe, cost-effective, and future-ready work programs.This position will be based in our **Canning Vale** office.**Key responsibilities:*** Develop and implement long-term planning strategies to improve operational efficiency and resource utilisation.* Align planning activities with business objectives and future growth requirements.* Lead and mentor the planning team, ensuring capability development and high performance.* Allocate planning resources across programs to meet operational priorities.* Ensure planning incorporates risk mitigation and supports continuous improvement.* Act as the primary point of contact for planning-related queries with internal teams and external stakeholders* Track and report on planning KPIs, milestones, and resource utilisation.* Implement corrective actions and improvement initiatives where required.**Ideal attributes**The following Ideal attributes are highly desired, but if you do not tick all the boxes, you could still be a great fit. Please apply, all applications will be considered.* Expertise in powerline and utility infrastructure planning or similar industries, including experience in complex scheduling across multiple projects and programs.* Experience in integrating real-time monitoring systems and analytics to track progress, identify risks, and enable proactive decision-making.**Next Steps****Follow the instructions on this advert to express interest in this opportunity.***As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate the suitability of an applicant for a role including criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work checks, and reference checks.**Visit ** and discover how you can **Unite with the Very Best.***Job Reference: * Flexible work options* Discounts with major retailers* Private health insurance offers, wellness program and discounts* Leadership & Mentoring Programs* Education assistance* Salary continuance insurance and Novated car leasing* .* **Diversity & Inclusion at UGL** We embrace diversity and are committed to a supportive, inclusive workplace. Our initiatives include:* Pay equity and eco-friendly practices.* Community support and charitable causes* Female leadership, sponsorship, and inclusion programs* Empowering programs for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander AustraliansWe welcome applicants of all backgrounds and abilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruitment process. ## Primary Location: Australia-WA-Perth CBD, Inner & Western Suburbs#J-18808-Ljbffr