Planning Engineer (J26-063)

Location : Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Infrastructure / Mega & Giga Projects

Availability: Immediate

Role Context

We are seeking a highly experienced Planning Engineer with strong expertise in Primavera P6 to support giga-scale infrastructure projects in Riyadh. The successful candidate will play a critical role in project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, and time control to ensure projects are delivered in line with contractual and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6
• Establish WBS, activity sequencing, logic links, and contractual milestones
• Monitor project progress and perform schedule variance and delay analysis
• Prepare progress reports, S-curves, dashboards, KPIs, and schedule narratives
• Identify schedule risks and propose mitigation and recovery plans
• Perform impact analysis, what-if scenarios, and recovery schedules
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, contracts, and project management teams
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, planning standards, and best practices
• Participate in project meetings and support management decision-making

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Construction, Project Management, or related field)
• 8–15 years of experience in project planning and scheduling
• Proven experience on mega or giga infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project life cycles
• Ability to work under pressure in complex, fast-paced environments
• Results-driven with strong ownership and accountability

Required Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6
• Strong command of MS Excel and reporting tools
• Excellent skills in project planning, schedule control, and delay analysis
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail
• Effective communication and coordination skills
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage
• Middle East / Saudi Arabia project experience is a plus