Senior Planner (Construction)

LRHR (Pty) Ltd t/a Lotus HR and Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 45 000 - 75 000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is looking for a skilled Construction/Civils Planner to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. This role requires a strong background in project planning for large-scale construction projects, utilizing advanced software tools like CCS Candy and Primavera 6. The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in Construction or Civil Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while working in a collaborative environment that values expertise and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in project planning for large-scale building and construction projects.
• Tertiary qualification in Construction/Civil Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Develop realistic project schedules based on scope of work and drawings.
• Measure 'end value' and formulate chains of activities and responsibilities.

Skills

Project Planning

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Report Writing

Numerical Skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Construction/Civil Engineering

Tools

CCS Candy

Primavera 6

Advanced Excel

Job description

Job Opportunity: Construction/Civils Planner in Cape Town

Our client, a progressive and established Construction company, is seeking a qualified and experienced Construction/Civils Planner for their team in Cape Town. This is an intensive planning role requiring experience in large-scale construction/structural projects, with proven expertise in CCS Candy and Primavera 6.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

1. Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Construction/Civil Engineering, with 5+ years' experience in project planning for large-scale building and construction projects, preferably on-site.
2. Technical Skills: Proven experience interpreting scope of work, drawings, and Bill of Quantities to develop realistic project schedules.
3. Software Proficiency: Experience in CCS Candy, advanced Excel, and Primavera software.
4. Planning Expertise: Ability to measure 'end value,' develop quantifiable activities, and formulate chains of activities and responsibilities.
5. Contract Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of JBCC contracts, specifically regarding 'extension of time claims' and impact analysis on schedules.
6. Skills: Above-average interpersonal skills, good report writing, flexibility to work both in office and on-site, with strong problem-solving and numerical skills.

Due to high application volumes, only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 30 days, your application was unsuccessful.

About LRHR (Pty) Ltd t/a Lotus HR and Recruitment

Lotus HR & Recruitment is a professional recruitment and HR services company, based in Somerset West, with a national client and candidate base. We specialise in Technical, Engineering, Supply Chain, Petro-chem, FMCG, Manufacturing, and Executive Management fields, with recent expertise in Finance and IT. We pride ourselves on providing efficient, targeted, and cost-effective staffing solutions.

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