Job Description

The opportunity

Join our Energy and Utilities team as a Planner and play a pivotal role in delivering critical infrastructure project in NZ. You will be responsible for planning, scheduling and coordinating work across multiple projects ensuring activities are completed safely efficiently and on time.

Working closely with Project Managers, Supervisors and key stakeholders you will keep schedules accurate, manage changes to outage and work plans and proactively identify risks and improvements. This is a fast-paced role where your ability to optimise resources and drive strong planning outcomes will directly impact project success.

What we’re looking for

You are highly organised analytical and confident managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Experience in project planning or scheduling ideally within utilities construction or infrastructure
• Proficiency in MS Project or similar scheduling tools
• Strong Excel skills and ability to analyse data and provide insights
• Proven experience working with multiple stakeholders across projects
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple workstreams

An electrical qualification or progress towards one is desirable.

What we offer

• A supportive and high performing team environment
• Flexible working options available
• Long term, stable works within an essential service industry
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Exposure to complex and meaningful projects
• A strong commitment to safety wellbeing and inclusion

About Energy and Utilities

Energy and Utilities is at the forefront of powering and connecting communities. We design build and maintain critical infrastructure that supports reliable and sustainable energy solutions for our customers.

At Downer our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a diverse inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to succeed.

How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you please apply now and submit your application online.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Maori Pasifika people and other underrepresented groups.

Please note Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Downer employees or hiring managers will be deemed the property of Downer and no fee will be payable.