About DT Infrastructure

DT Infrastructure is a trusted provider of engineering and construction solutions that unlock opportunities for our clients, communities and people. Specialising in Defence, transport and infrastructure, we offer a unique synergy of local expertise in complex projects and the global perspective of our multinational parent company, Gamuda Berhad. Through engineering innovation, collaborative contracting and leading sustainability practices we’re unlocking opportunities for a better tomorrow. 

About the role

DT Infrastructure is seeking an experience Planner to join our team on the High-Capacity Signalling Project based in Perth. The project includes the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of the new Automatic Train Control System to replace the existing signalling and train control systems in Perth.

Reporting to the Planning Manager, you will play a key role in driving project controls and planning compliance across the HCS Alliance. You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and integrating high-quality construction programmes using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, ensuring project schedules are robust, accurate, and aligned with delivery requirements. Working closely with project teams, you will ensure planning activities comply with SafeWork WA regulations, rail corridor possession methodologies, and the broader project vision, supporting the safe and successful delivery of major rail infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop, maintain, and monitor integrated project schedules in accordance with DTI planning standards, ensuring alignment with construction methodologies, project requirements, and delivery milestones.
• Support the Planning Manager in driving planning excellence across the HCS Alliance, including programme development, schedule analysis, stakeholder engagement, and planning-related administration.
• Prepare and maintain planning outputs such as staging diagrams, time chainage diagrams, resource forecasts, progress updates, and programme change records to support effective project delivery and decision-making.
• Monitor project performance through schedule analysis, planned versus actual progress, Earned Value Management (EVM), milestone tracking, and dashboard reporting, identifying risks, delays, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate closely with project teams, engineers, subcontractors, and alliance partners to validate work sequences, challenge programme assumptions, optimise construction planning, and ensure accurate project controls.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement by upholding HCS Alliance values, promoting Zero Harm principles, maintaining compliance with project requirements, and supporting the delivery of accurate and timely project reporting.

Experience and capabilities

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, coupled with 3-6 years' experience in planning and scheduling within civil construction, rail infrastructure, or major alliance projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, including programme development, baselining, critical path analysis, schedule health checks, and construction programme optimisation.
• Strong understanding of rail infrastructure delivery across civil, track, signalling, and overhead line electrification (OLE), with knowledge of rail corridor access and possession methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience using reporting and project controls tools, including Excel, Power BI, Earned Value Management (EVM), progress measurement, delay analysis, and extension of time (EOT) support.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, staging plans, temporary works sequences, and construction methodologies to develop accurate and deliverable project schedules.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary project teams, subcontractors, clients, and alliance partners.

Why work for DTI

• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with our remuneration benchmarked to market. 
• Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure: As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail, roads and Defence infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors. 
• Fostering your development: We’ve developed a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.  
• Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family. 
• Flexibility that works for you and for us: We acknowledge that everyone’s needs are different in striking the right work-life integration. Whether it’s hybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing or balancing family commitments, we’ll work together to make it work. 

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.

Visit www.DTInfrastructure.com.au to explore how DTI can support your career progression, unlock personal advantages and apply for our opportunities.

How to apply

If you are looking to make a meaningful impact and join our team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your updated CV online to be considered for this role.   
 
If you have any questions or issues submitting your application, please reach out to careers@dtinfrastructure.com.au