Senior Planning Engineer

Location: Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

Department: RCRC

Workplace: on_site

Employment Type: full

Description

Lead the planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring of large-scale construction and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project controls, advanced planning tools, and construction methodologies

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and update project schedules using industry-standard planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Lead the planning and scheduling efforts from project initiation through to completion.
• Analyze project performance, identify risks and delays, and propose corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain detailed baseline schedules and periodic updates.
• Integrate cost and schedule data to support Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Participate in project meetings and provide input on schedule impacts and recovery plans.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and management teams to ensure alignment of schedules.
• Develop resource-loaded schedules and monitor productivity and resource utilization.
• Generate progress reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all planning and scheduling work complies with organizational and contractual standards.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in Engineering or a related field from a recognized university, with over 15 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s Degree (MSc) in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field from a recognized university, with over 12 years of relevant experience.

• Active membership in a recognized chartered institution (e.g., PMI, AACE, CIOB, ICE, or equivalent) is required.
• Proven experience in planning and scheduling of major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and other planning tools.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and resource planning.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance measurement techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Experience in preparing claims/delay analysis is an advantage.