Senior Planner

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Fulton Hogan seeks a Senior Planner to lead scheduling for its Auckland Civil Construction team in a remote-friendly role, guiding a strong pipeline of infrastructure work and shaping the ECI phase of a $400m Auckland project. The role suits someone who loves the detail but keeps the bigger picture in view, building and refining Primavera P6 and MS Project schedules, coordinating inputs from project teams and stakeholders, and driving timely delivery while staying aligned with contract requirements. You should bring 10+ years in civil planning on infrastructure over $100M, with solid rail, water, pipelines, bridges and heavy civil experience and proficiency in planning tools; show clear, actionable reporting. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight leadership in baseline management, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration, and demonstrate how you have used Primavera P6 to deliver outcomes. If you value Good Work, a flat supportive team and opportunities to grow, apply now.

Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau | Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Planner to join our Auckland-based Civil Construction team, leading scheduling across a strong pipeline of current and upcoming key infrastructure projects for the region.

This will also have you taking part in the ECI phase of a significant $400m Auckland project, helping shape the programme early and set the job up for success from the outset.

This role suits someone who enjoys the detail but can also see the bigger picture. You’ll build and refine programmes, coordinate inputs, manage planning requirements and help keep delivery moving. At Fulton Hogan, Good Work means being trusted to bring your thinking, back your team and deliver quality outcomes without the layers, ego or corporate carry-on.

Your planning background will have a strong portfolio of Civil and Structural Infrastructure projects backed up by proficiency in the planning system Primavera P6. 

Key role responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes (Primavera P6 / MS Project)
• Build and manage baseline schedules, critical path analysis, and milestones
• Coordinate with project teams, clients, subcontractors and stakeholders to align planning activities and delivery timeframes.
• Support resource planning, sequencing and work pack preparation to keep projects running smoothly.
• Spot planning risks, constraints and opportunities early, and work with the team to respond in a practical, timely way.
• Prepare progress reports, forecasts, and performance metrics for stakeholders
• Support tender planning, methodologies, and staging plans
• Analyse resource allocation, productivity, and sequencing of works
• Ensure alignment with contract requirements
• Champion safe, efficient and compliant planning practices across the project lifecycle.

Good Work equals Good Benefits

• Company vehicle
• KiwiSaver employer contributions
• Additional fuel discount card
• Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support + Family scholarships
• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers
• Medical insurance (an eligibility period applies)
• Life insurance 

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us.  
 

We’re looking for someone with:

• Hold 10+ years as a Civil Planner / Planning Engineer in infrastructure projects valued over ($100M)
• Strong background in rail, water, wastewater, pipelines, bridge, structures / heavy civil
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 / MS Project
• Strong exposure to planning, scheduling, and reporting tools
• Strong exposure to construction methodologies & sequencing, cost, programme, and risk management
• Ability to analyse data and produce clear, accurate reports
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills