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Ref: KP700-640
Job description / Role
Planning Manager - General Contracting Company - Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
We have been instructed by an Asian owned major international group to assist them in recruiting a top level Planning Manager to lead their planning team for their construction arm in Kuala Lumpur.
Our client has a turnover of in excess of USD$6BN and has an interest in construction contracting, property development, hotels and resorts, utilities and power as well as other areas.
The client is a general contracting firm specialising in mixed build and civils projects. They are looking for a senior Planning Manager with experience of leading multiple projects internationally. The existing team in Malaysia requires a strong leader to modernise the work process and to mentor and lead an existing planning team who are made up of a predominantly local workforce.
You will be tasked with leading the team responsible for planning and preparing project construction schedules both pre and post award. You will also be required to visit a range of site locations in order to fulfil your role.
The client is expecting to see the following key competences.
- Degree in Civil engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in building construction. Experience of high rise development is essential.
- Experience in construction management, planning and scheduling gained from international projects.
- Knowledge in construction, execution, site logistics, work flow and implementation.
- Exposure to architectural design planning.
- Hands on experience with Primavera and MS Project software.
- Excellent leadership qualities and communication skills in English.
- A modern way of approaching planning for major projects gained from recent experience with a major blue chip contractor.
In return for your expertise the client is offering a fully negotiable ex-pat salary package as well as the opportunity to travel single or family status. The quality of like in Kuala Lumpur is well documented and you will be afforded the opportunity to work with an experienced team in a fantastic part of South East Asia.
Requirements
- Degree in Civil engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in building construction.
- Experience of high rise development is essential.
- Experience in construction management, planning and scheduling gained from international projects.
- Knowledge in construction, execution, site logistics, work flow and implementation.
- Exposure to architectural design planning.
- Hands on experience with Primavera and MS Project software.
- Excellent leadership qualities and communication skills in English.
- A modern way of approaching planning for major projects gained from recent experience with a major blue chip contractor.
About the Company
The Highfield Company is a specialist recruitment consultancy that focuses on the international construction and engineering industry sectors. With combined recruitment experience of more than 20 years, the directors have worked on technical and management positions at all levels, from Graduate to Executive, and for many of the Construction industry’s leading companies.
With experience of sourcing candidates for assignments in over 100 countries, The Highfield Company is perfectly equipped to service the needs and requirements of any construction, property or engineering based employer anywhere in the world. Our consultants are specialists in their designated disciplines, which include Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Oil & Gas, PQS & Cost Consultancy, Project Management, Consulting Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical and Facilities Management.