Construction Planning Engineer: Drive On-Time Delivery

Talent at; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A talent acquisition platform in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Planning Engineer to enhance project planning and controls in construction programs. The ideal candidate will develop schedules, track project progress, and analyze delays while ensuring on-time delivery. A bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of 10 years of experience are required. Proficiency in Primavera P6 is essential, along with strong analytical and communication skills. The company offers a stable role with development opportunities.

Benefits

Stable role with meaningful impact and visibility

Professional team environment

Development opportunities and training support

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years planning/project controls experience in construction.
• Strong Primavera P6 proficiency; MS Project is a plus.
• English required; Arabic preferred for better communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain baseline project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Analyze variances and delay drivers; propose recovery/mitigation plans.
• Produce weekly/monthly reports including S-curves and dashboards.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Primavera P6 proficiency

Experience with MS Project

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Industrial)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

A talent acquisition platform in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Planning Engineer to enhance project planning and controls in construction programs. The ideal candidate will develop schedules, track project progress, and analyze delays while ensuring on-time delivery. A bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of 10 years of experience are required. Proficiency in Primavera P6 is essential, along with strong analytical and communication skills. The company offers a stable role with development opportunities.