Planning Manager
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LocationMelbourne - Northern Suburbs, Victoria, Australia
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 30, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
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
Skills
ERP
FSM
Benefits
Company paid salary continuance insurance
Lead Planning Across a Growing Victorian Utilities Portfolio
UGL is seeking an experienced Planning Manager 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
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Lead planning, scoping and work preparation activities across multiple programs.
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Provide oversight of estimates, work packs, permits, network access requirements and delivery readiness.
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Manage planning resources, priorities and workload across the team.
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Identify risks, constraints and opportunities to improve delivery outcomes.
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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.
Nice to have
Ideally you will have:
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Experience within the Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) is highly regarded
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Experience planning utility, electrical, construction or infrastructure works.
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Strong commercial and stakeholder management skills.
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Experience leading or mentoring planning teams.
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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?
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Company paid salary continuance insurance
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Leadership role supporting a growing Victorian utilities business.
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Opportunity to influence planning standards and processes.
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Exposure to major network clients and future growth opportunities.
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Career development within UGL and the broader CIMIC Group.
Job Reference: 269924