Planning Engineer

EPF; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Performance-based bonuses

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading construction company in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer. You will develop and maintain project schedules, coordinate with site teams, and identify risks to ensure timely project completion. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Project Management and has over 5 years of experience in the construction industry. This role presents growth opportunities and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Planning Engineer in construction or infrastructure.
• Proficiency in project management standards and reporting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 / MS Project.
• Prepare baseline programs, progress updates, and recovery plans.
• Coordinate with site teams to track actual progress versus planned progress.
• Identify delays, risks, and critical paths, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Generate weekly and monthly reports on project status and milestones.

Skills

Project scheduling

Risk management

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Planning Engineer

City: Riyadh | Country: Saudi Arabia | Origin: Local National / Residence | Job ID: 16873

Role Overview:

The Planning Engineer is responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules to ensure timely and efficient delivery of EPF construction projects. The role involves coordination with site teams, project managers, and stakeholders to manage timelines, resources, and progress reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 / MS Project.
• Prepare baseline programs, progress updates, and recovery plans.
• Coordinate with site teams to track actual progress versus planned progress.
• Identify delays, risks, and critical paths, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support project management in forecasting and resource allocation.
• Generate weekly and monthly reports on project status and milestones.
• Collaborate with estimation and cost control teams for project planning.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Project Management.
• Minimum 5+ years experience as a Planning Engineer in construction or infrastructure.
• Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel.
• Knowledge of project management standards and reporting techniques.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Core Competencies:

• Time and resource management
• Critical path analysis
• Scheduling and forecasting

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus / commission structure.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Career growth opportunities within EPF.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.