Planner

Grounded Group is a dynamic construction company operating across the commercial and mining sectors. With a reputation built on trust, excellence, and delivery, we are continuing to expand and are now seeking an experienced Construction Planner with demonstrated capability across NPI works, earthworks and commercial construction to join our team.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity based in Perth or Bunbury, offering the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of complex and high-quality projects within a supportive and driven team.

About the Role

As a Planner, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our large-scale commercial and mining infrastructure projects by developing, maintaining, and optimising project schedules from inception to completion. Working closely with Project Managers, Site Teams, Engineers, and external stakeholders, you will ensure that all phases of the project are accurately planned, resources are effectively allocated, and project milestones are achieved on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing, updating, and managing detailed project schedules using industry-standard planning software.
• Coordinating with project and site teams to gather schedule input, validate durations, and align sequences of work.
• Preparing and maintaining baseline schedules and integrating subcontractor and supplier schedules into the master program.
• Preparing progress and forecast reports for internal and external stakeholders, including visual dashboards, S-curves, and key metrics.
• Collaborating with the commercial and contracts teams to link schedule impacts with cost and contractual obligations.
• Ensuring schedule compliance with contractual requirements, industry standards, and client reporting protocols.
• Maintaining organised planning records, including updates, approvals, and change logs.
• Contributing to project budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate time-based resourcing data. 

Skills & Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience as a Construction Planner / Scheduler with direct involvement in construction-phase planning on large commercial and NPI construction projects.
• Proven experience developing detailed construction programs across multiple phases, including early works, bulk earthworks, civil packages and structural/building scopes.
• Strong capability with Primavera P6 planning and scheduling software.
• Demonstrated experience integrating subcontractor construction schedules, managing multiple workfronts, and maintaining live, progress-driven programs.
• Ability to interpret engineering and construction drawings, scopes of work and contractual requirements to inform realistic and buildable schedules.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide practical, construction-focused, data-driven recommendations.
• Solid understanding of project controls, earned value management and schedule risk analysis within a construction delivery environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with site-based and office-based teams, including Project Managers, Engineers and Supervisors. 

Why join us?

• Be part of a business built on Trust, Passion, and Care
• Work on a diverse portfolio of major projects across remote infrastructure (NPI) and commercial construction
• Get exposure across the full project lifecycle; from tender through to delivery and close-out
• Competitive salary package with access to additional travel benefits aligned to project requirements
• Career progression opportunities
• Active social club
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and structured wellbeing support
• Work from a modern West Perth office, close to Kings Park