Senior Construction Planner | CCS Candy & Primavera Pro

LRHR (Pty) Ltd t/a Lotus HR and Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a progressive construction firm in Cape Town, seeks a qualified Construction/Civil Planner with 5+ years in large-scale projects. Proficiency in CCS Candy, Primavera P6 and advanced Excel is essential, with the ability to interpret drawings, scope of work and BOQ to build realistic schedules.

The role requires on-site/off-site flexibility, strong reporting skills, and a solid understanding of JBCC extension of time claims. You'll contribute to on-site planning and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Construction/Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience in planning large-scale construction projects, preferably on site.
• Experience using CCS Candy and Primavera software; advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop realistic project schedules from scope of work, drawings and Bills of Quantities.
• Measure end value and define quantifiable activities and sequence of tasks.
• Interpret JBCC contract implications for extensions of time and impacts on schedule.
• Prepare progress reports and communicate planning status, risks and mitigations.
• Contribute to on-site planning activities and interface with construction teams.

Skills

Project planning

Interpreting scope of work

End value measurement

JBCC contract knowledge

On-site experience

Report writing

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in Construction/Civil Engineering

Tools

CCS Candy

Primavera P6

Advanced Excel

Job description

Our client, a progressive construction firm in Cape Town, seeks a qualified Construction/Civil Planner with 5+ years in large-scale projects. Proficiency in CCS Candy, Primavera P6 and advanced Excel is essential, with the ability to interpret drawings, scope of work and BOQ to build realistic schedules.

The role requires on-site/off-site flexibility, strong reporting skills, and a solid understanding of JBCC extension of time claims. You'll contribute to on-site planning and project delivery.