Planning Engineer (Site)

Pace; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 18,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy firm in the Middle East, delivering architecture, engineering, and planning services across the GCC and beyond.

The Senior Planning/Project Controls role focuses on applying project management tools to achieve milestones, analyzing schedules, and providing expert input to stakeholders, with a strong emphasis on contractual compliance and international best practices. Kuwait-based, on-site position with global exposure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years in development or construction projects.
• Experience with multi-storey residential buildings in the Middle East.
• Engineering degree; postgraduate degree advantageous; professional body membership a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply project management and planning tools to ensure milestones are achieved.
• Analyze contractor schedules, evaluate claims, EOTs, and recovery programs.
• Develop and review project control procedures and systems.
• Attend progress meetings and provide planning input to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and client representatives for schedule compliance.
• Ensure planning activities meet contractual requirements and best practices.
• Monitor progress against baseline schedule, flag delays or risks, and recommend improvements.
• Prepare and present weekly/monthly progress reports and dashboards.
• Support site supervision in resolving planning and scheduling issues.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling analysis

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Projects

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Pace is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy firm based in the Middle East which provides architecture, engineering, and planning services. We assist national governments, international organisations, and private sector companies in delivering successful and local solutions with global expertise. Founded in 1968 in Kuwait City, we build on our fifty-five-year legacy by continuing to contribute positively and ethically to the development and shaping of our societies. As one of the region’s largest privately owned design and engineering consultancies, we currently employ more than 750 professionals and operate internationally in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

About the Role

• Apply project management and planning tools and techniques to ensure that the project finish date and milestones are successfully achieved.

What you will be doing

• Analyze contractor schedules and evaluate claims, EOTs, and recovery programs.
• Assist in the development and review of project control procedures and systems.
• Attend progress meetings and provide expert planning input to project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and client representatives to ensure schedule compliance.
• Ensure planning activities are compliant with contractual requirements and international best practices.
• Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule and flag delays or risks proactively. Recommend areas of improvement.
• Prepare and present weekly/monthly progress reports and dashboards.
• Support the site supervision team in resolving planning and scheduling issues.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 12 years overall experience in development or construction projects including multi-storey residential buildings having worked with engineering consultancy or construction industry in the Middle East and other locations.

Education

• Minimum qualification of degree in an Engineering related field. A postgraduate degree of the same and/or registration as member from recognized professional body is an advantage.

Certifications & Memberships

• Additional training courses, professional and personal development with membership to professional groups, societies or institutes, desired.
• Technical certifications is an advantage, including Professional Engineer (PE) certification from the KSEPMI Certifications (PMP, RMP, SP, etc.), LEED, Autodesk Certifications, Six Sigma and HSSE certifications.
• Software skills with microsoft office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc), Primavera and Microsoft Projects.
• Excellent communication skills and presentation skills.
• Compilation of various project reports as directed by management from time to time.
• Client focussed, providing advice and services.
• Works well in a team with a collaborative approach.
• Detail minded, thorough and systematic in their approach to work.

Join our award-winning multidisciplinary consultancy firm, offering architecture, engineering, and planning services based in the GCC region with projects across the globe.

With over 55 years of pushing boundaries in design, innovation, and quality, employees have the chance to contribute to projects shaping the landmarks of the future.

Our commitment to prioritising people ensures a safe, diverse, inclusive, and progressive work environment where employees can grow and develop their careers through organisational, individual, and professional goals. Collaborating with industry-leading experts on unique projects, you can also enjoy the economic benefits and lifestyle opportunities the region offers.