Construction Planner

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES025227/Dione

Date posted:

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

SUMMARY:

A leading engineering project organisation is seeking an experienced Construction Planner to support project execution across complex industrial, mining, and processing environments. The ideal candidate is detailâoriented, analytical, and skilled in coordinating project schedules, progress tracking, and planning activities from early project stages through to completion.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Develop, update, and maintain construction schedules, ensuring alignment with project milestones and execution strategies.
Prepare detailed project plans, lookahead schedules, and progress curves to support site and project management teams.
Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commercial departments to ensure accurate project planning.
Track project progress, identify deviations, and propose corrective actions to mitigate schedule risks.
Collect, analyse, and report daily/weekly/monthly progress data to project managers and stakeholders.
Prepare resource-loaded schedules and support manpower forecasting and allocation.
Assist with construction sequence planning, work package development, and installation methodology.
Communicate regularly with site supervisors, engineers, and management to capture real-time progress updates.
Evaluate contractor schedules, progress claims, and planning deliverables.
Maintain accurate project planning documentation and contribute to project reporting.
Support change management processes through schedule impact assessments.

Job Experience & Skills Required (Ideal Candidate Profile):

Proven experience as a Construction Planner within mining, industrial plant, or EPC/EPCM project environments.
Strong proficiency in project planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
Understanding of engineering drawings, construction workflows, and project execution sequencing.
Ability to engage with multidisciplinary teams and capture accurate progress information.
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
Excellent communication and reporting skills.
Relevant technical or project management qualification is an advantage.

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