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Senior Planner

CompanyUGL Limited
LocationMelbourne
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 29, 2026
About The Company
UGL Regional Linx was established in 2021, after parent company, UGL Limited was selected to deliver operations and maintenance of rail infrastructure for the Country Regional Network (CRN). This network ensures the safe movement of people and goods throughout the regions of NSW, and links Sydney with many important regional centres. UGL Regional Linx commenced operations on January 30 2022 and works on behalf of the client, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) and will be responsible for managing an important network of assets. As part of its operation, UGL Regional Linx’s scope of work includes: • Network operations • Rail infrastructure maintenance and implementation of a new train control system - UGL’s proprietary system, Sigview. • Asset and property management, and • Safety, access, performance, and environmental management. UGL Regional Linx has made a strong commitment to local and indigenous employment, further strengthening the organisation’s commitment to regional NSW. As part of its operations, UGL Regional Linx established its head office and Network Control Centre in the heart of the Central West, Orange, NSW. The CRN network includes: • 2,386 route kilometres of operational passenger and freight rail lines, including 996 km of branch line track used predominantly for haulage of grain, with lower mass and speed limits than other parts of the network • 3,139 route kilometres of non-operational lines • 27,000 hectares of land and infrastructure • 1,312 level crossings (300 active) • 1,200 property assets (including 356 heritage sites) • 600 rail under bridges and 384 road overbridges The CRN is a crucial piece of infrastructure to regional NSW and UGL Regional Linx is committed to ensure that it delivers for all customers, from rail passengers to farmers and industry.
About the Role

Lead Planning Across a Growing Victorian Utilities Portfolio

UGL is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to lead planning activities across multiple electricity networks within our Victorian Utilities Operations & Maintenance team based in Tullamarine.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll play a key role in planning, preparation and readiness of work across established and emerging client contracts. This is a leadership position responsible for driving planning standards, supporting planners within the team, and ensuring work is commercially sound, safe and ready for delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead planning, scoping and work preparation activities across multiple programs.

  • Provide oversight of estimates, work packs, permits, network access requirements and delivery readiness.

  • Manage planning resources, priorities and workload across the team.

  • Identify risks, constraints and opportunities to improve delivery outcomes.

  • Coach and support planners while driving consistency and continuous improvement.

About You

We're looking for a planning professional who understands the realities of delivering field-based utility work and can confidently influence outcomes across operations.

Ideally you will have:

  • Experience within the Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) is highly regarded

  • Experience planning utility, electrical, construction or infrastructure works.

  • Strong commercial and stakeholder management skills.

  • Experience leading or mentoring planning teams.

  • Experience with ERP, FSM or similar work management systems.

Candidates from other utilities industries will also be considered, particularly those with experience managing complex field-based workforces, rosters, fatigue management requirements and subcontractor delivery models.

Why UGL?

  • Company paid salary continuance insurance

  • Leadership role supporting a growing Victorian utilities business.

  • Opportunity to influence planning standards and processes.

  • Exposure to major network clients and future growth opportunities.

  • Career development within UGL and the broader CIMIC Group.

Job Reference: 269924

Key Skills
PlanningLeadershipStakeholder managementCommercial acumenElectricity supply industryConstructionInfrastructureWork management systemsERPFSMRisk managementMentoringFatigue managementSubcontractor managementField-based workforce management
Categories
EnergyConstructionManagement & LeadershipEngineeringLogistics
Benefits
Company paid salary continuance insuranceCareer development opportunitiesGrowth opportunities
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Lead planning, scoping, and work preparation activities across multiple electricity network programs. Provide oversight of estimates, permits, and delivery readiness while coaching and supporting the planning team.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
108
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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