Senior Planning & Scheduling Specialist | Relocate to Perth

Description

In this senior technical role, you’ll bring your deep scheduling expertise to lead the development, integration, and ongoing management of project schedules—from first principles based on construction drawings through to project completion. You’ll apply strong industry knowledge to validate third-party schedules, mitigate project delays through active stakeholder engagement, and prepare quality planning documentation that drives project certainty. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and brings a strong commitment to quality, mentorship and project success. With our growing portfolio of work in the defence sector, you’ll also have the opportunity to actively contribute to these projects and play a key role in supporting their successful delivery.

You’ll work closely with both TBH colleagues and client-side teams to lead the development of detailed construction schedules, from interpreting design documentation through to progress tracking and reporting. With a strong emphasis on technical execution, you’ll take ownership of schedule integration, resequencing activities, and validation of third-party inputs—ensuring all plans remain aligned with project objectives. This role offers the opportunity to work across complex, multi-staged programs while applying and refining your expertise in cost and resource-loaded scheduling, stakeholder coordination, and schedule quality assurance. With our increase of work in defence, you will also have the opportunity to actively contribute towards this.

As our Senior Consultant you’ll be responsible for;

• Supporting knowledge sharing and capability uplift through technical workshops with senior team members and contribution to client training sessions where required
• Seeking and championing continuous improvement and process innovation across planning and scheduling activities to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness
• Developing strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders by communicating clearly, professionally, and consistently to enhance collaboration and project outcomes
• Leading the implementation of project schedules and plans, with client objectives and project milestones
• Providing mentorship and on-the-job guidance to junior team members, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing project team environment
• Ensuring all outputs meet the highest standards of accuracy, quality and consistency, and incorporating feedback and quality checks as part of standard delivery practice
• Identifying and implementing project controls best practices to overcome planning challenges and improve delivery outcomes
• Managing the end-to-end preparation of client-facing deliverables—including detailed analysis, technical reports and presentation material—ensuring readiness to respond to client queries
• Preparing, maintaining, and analysing complex schedules using planning tools such as Primavera P6, supported by clear reporting outputs tailored to stakeholder needs
• Applying industry best practice planning and scheduling methodologies to identify and address project risks, constraints and opportunities
• Reviewing, interpreting and analysing data from multiple sources, and tailoring reporting outputs to inform project leadership and stakeholder decision-making

Requirements

• A developed understanding of project management methods and applications; as well as project controls principles
• Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture or equivalent
• In depth knowledge of construction standards and methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and provide leadership in team management and support to junior employees
• Demonstrated understanding of planning, scheduling and programming principles
• Experience managing client needs and expectations, demonstrating strong communication skills
• 5+ years’ relevant experience in planning and scheduling role(s).
• High level of skill using planning and scheduling software including Primavera P6, Microsoft Project (Asta Powerproject will also be considered)
• Experience in the defence is highly regarded
• Previous experience in a consultancy setting is highly regarded

Benefits

• Flexible working - we understand employees may need to adjust their working arrangements for personal reasons or to “work from anywhere” for a fixed or indefinite period.
• Parental leave - we provide 16 weeks of parental leave for primary carers, and 3 weeks of parental leave for secondary carer.
• Social events - a range of social events and company-sponsored sporting events take place throughout the year to help employees build connections with others across the organisation.
• Reward and recognition - TBH employees are recognised for their contributions through our Award programs, remuneration packages and promotion opportunities.
• Health & wellbeing - all employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health, an independent, confidential service to help you to improve your health and wellbeing, resolve challenges and reach your goals. Annual flu vaccinations are also offered by TBH.
• Career development - employees are supported with their career development through on-the-job training and mentorship, in-house training programs and financial support for approved industry institutions and associations.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance