Job Description

Date Posted: 2009-11-04 Ref. JB1350070

Head of Planning
Smith and Ken Recruitment Company

Job description and activities
To supervise the development of the most appropriate method and sequence of construction operations for a particular project, in conjunction with the project director. The plan is to oversee the entire programme of work and must anticipate a contract's demands in terms of labour, materials, equipment and technical challenges. As well as ensuring that construction is completed safely to a high technical standard, the head of planning is also responsible for specifying the timing of the contract. Which is a major responsibility for timely completion.

Typical work activities include:
- selecting the appropriate techniques and sequence of events for a particular project;
- presenting schedules of work, often with visual aids such as bar charts and procedures diagrams;
- using specialist planning computer software, such as primavera.
- monitoring progress throughout the construction process and comparing this with the projected schedule of work;
- liaising with the site agent and surveyor throughout the process, making adjustments to projects as necessary;
- providing advice and support on the development of specific systems.

Skills

The successful candidate will have a degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management with at least 7-12yrs Planning experience on large projects within a Main Contracting environment. Candidates must also possess an in depth knowledge of Primavera planning software.

Company Profile

Smith & Ken Consultants provide global coverage together and quality services, to qualified professionals within the Construction, Oil & Gas, Power & Energy, Pharmaceuticals, FMCG, IT & Telecoms sectors. We have an excellent reputation for delivering both permanent and interim bespoke solutions to match each client’s and job hunters individual and specific recruitment needs.

Working in partnership with our clients, in effect becoming an extension of their HR/Recruitment division, our ability to add value to all levels of permanent recruitment stems from our extensive global network of contacts and problem solving abilities, through over thirty years of specialised recruitment experience.

Our clients are diverse, ranging from regional and international companies, specialising placement of industry leading professionals locally and international.