Senior Workface Planner

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Purpose of the Role
The Workface Planner provides advanced planning and coordination expertise to support safe, efficient, and predictable construction execution across Worley projects. The role bridges engineering, procurement, and construction by translating project scope into executable work packages that align with customer objectives, contractual commitments, and Worley’s purpose of delivering a more sustainable world. Through disciplined planning and data-centric execution, the role enables productivity, schedule certainty, and sustainable project outcomes across the asset life cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed workface plans and construction work packages that support safe, efficient, and coordinated field execution.

• Integrate engineering deliverables, material availability, and construction sequencing to ensure work is released in a ready-to-build state.

• Apply advanced planning expertise to improve predictability, productivity, and schedule adherence while supporting cost-conscious execution.

• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to enable integrated, end-to-end project delivery.

• Support Worley’s sustainability ambition by promoting efficient resource utilization, reduced rework, and responsible construction practices.

• Analyze workface constraints and proactively identify risks and opportunities impacting safety, schedule, cost, or environmental performance.

• Make independent technical planning decisions within defined scopes, escalating complex or unusual matters as appropriate.

• Provide technical guidance and coordination to assigned personnel to ensure consistent application of workface planning standards and processes.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning systems, processes, and digital tools, assisting others and resolving planning-related issues.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders through participation in planning reviews, reports, presentations, and execution readiness discussions

Qualifications / Skillset

• University degree in construction management, engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent trade qualification supported by extensive relevant experience.

• Advanced knowledge and specialized expertise in workface planning, construction sequencing, and execution readiness within energy, chemicals, or resources projects.

• Demonstrated ability to translate engineering scope and data into executable work packages that support safe, efficient, and sustainable construction.

• Strong understanding of construction contracts, project controls, and asset life cycle considerations in complex project environments.

• Proven capability to evaluate planning decisions with consideration for financial, environmental, and social impacts consistent with Worley’s sustainability goals.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence multidisciplinary teams and align stakeholders.

• High proficiency with construction planning systems, processes, and digital tools, with the ability to support troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

• Alignment with Worley’s values and commitment to being a transparent, trusted partner in delivering sustainable change.

Moving forward together

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.