Bsc (Hons) Construction Studies Graduates

6 days ago

Durban, South Africa Turner & Townsend Full time

**Company Description**
At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

The HR Administrator will be required to provide professional, effective and efficient HR administration support to the HR Manager. Furthermore, you will be required to coordinate relevant HR activities related to workforce planning, leave management, HR Administration, employee engagement, wellness and other HR activities for Southern Africa.
**Job Description** Experience**

We are growing our Durban and Cape Town teams and are looking to engage qualified Construction Studies individuals.

If you are interested in being considered for a role with us, we are currently looking at recruiting Graduates to acquire experience in working with complex teams to support the growth of our business in a fast-paced, environment.

**Key Accountabilities**
- Conducting background research, cost data collection and benchmarking
- Assisting with estimating and cost plans
- Supporting value Engineering exercise
- Assisting with developing procurement strategies
- Assisting with compiling and amending tender lists
- Assisting with drafting the procurement documentation
- Assisting with dealing with variations and the change control processes, negotiating with contractors
- Conducting cost checks and valuations

We also look for individuals with the following qualities;
- Strong communicator
- Committed to making a difference
- Quality driven
- Exceeds expectations
- Team player
- Commercial thinker
- Passion for the construction industry
- Desire to learn and grasp opportunities

**Qualifications**
BSc (Honours) Construction Studies**
**Additional Information** Key behavioural competencies**:

- ** Analytical Thinking** - Solutions orientated thinking, including analysing causes, linkages and effects, in relation to whole jobs, projects, clients and division
- ** Passion, Drive and Decisiveness** - Passionate about own success and the success of the HR department in equal measure combined with a decisive approach which maintains focus even in difficult circumstances in order to achieve standards of excellence
- ** Learning from others** - Being open to and curious about ideas and thinking from fellow team members. Valuing and learning from people with different backgrounds and approaches and appreciating how this learning can both develop oneself and improve the service
- ** Working Together** - Building strong two-way relationships with members of all teams and seeking an effective contribution from others
- ** Customer Focus** - Building a strong relationship with the client (operational staff) and gaining a basic understanding of their business so as to enable the service to contribute towards their achievement of organisational objectives
- ** Projecting a Positive Image** - Maintaining an upbeat solution based approach to daily issues encountered
- ** Taking Initiative and being Proactive** - Confidently dealing with low risk situations on your own where necessary

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