Planning Engineer

alfanar Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Planning Engineer specializing in electrical construction projects, particularly substations and overhead transmission lines. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 6–10 years of experience in planning/scheduling within EPC environments. Key responsibilities include developing project schedules, monitoring progress, and coordinating with various teams. Strong skills in Primavera P6 and cost control are essential. Competitive salary and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–10 years of experience in planning, scheduling, and project controls within EPC or large-scale projects.
• Proven experience in substation and/or OHTL projects is mandatory.
• Experience in infrastructure, energy, utilities, or EPC environments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for electrical construction projects.
• Monitor project progress through forecasting and schedule performance indicators.
• Provide planning input on critical activities including civil works and equipment installation.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Cost control

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Power BI

MS Project

Job description

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

alfanar is involved in:

• Electrical, Electromechanical and Civil Engineering Construction
• Manufacturing and Marketing Electrical Construction Products

Our Main Divisions:

alfanar Construction is classified as a Grade I contractor by the Contractors Classification Committee of the Government of Saudi Arabia.

alfanar Construction is an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company with a track record of consistent growth. We have emerged as a strong EPC contractor in the Energy, Infrastructure as well as Engineering Services sectors in Saudi Arabia.

With the support of special purpose service units, alfanar Construction continuously strives to provide appropriate and timely solutions to clients, conforming to international standards.

The core EPC activities of alfanar Construction are in the fields of:

• Power and Water Projects
• Transmission and Distribution Projects
• Building Construction (Industrial & Commercial) Projects

Since 1976, Alfanar has been growing and diversifying to meet the evolving needs of communities and industries worldwide. Today, Alfanar Projects is a leading global project developer and provider of engineering, construction, and technology solutions, delivering complex projects across the power, energy, water, and infrastructure sectors.

We work closely with governments and utilities to deliver electrical construction projects, including high-voltage substations and overhead transmission lines (OHTL), supporting national power networks and long-term development visions.

Our success is driven by our people — more than 10,000 professionals across global operations — committed to engineering excellence, safety, and sustainability.

Alfanar Projects is seeking a Planning Engineer – Electrical Projects to support the planning, scheduling, and cost control activities of electrical construction projects, with a primary focus on substations and overhead transmission lines (OHTL). The role is critical in ensuring schedule integrity, cost visibility, and on-time delivery across EPC power projects.

Key Accountabilities

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for electrical construction projects, including HV/EHV substations and OHTL, in line with contract requirements and best practices.

Prepare baseline, revised, and recovery schedules, ensuring alignment with construction sequences and electrical milestones.

Monitor project progress through forecasting, trend analysis, and schedule performance indicators to identify risks and delays.

Support planning management during project reviews, progress meetings, and decision‑making forums.

Provide planning input on critical activities such as civil works, equipment installation, testing & commissioning, and energization.

Develop project cost structures and tender budgets in SAP to support effective cost control for electrical scopes.

Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Procurement, and Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely project updates.

Analyze schedule and cost reports; issue tailored reports (daily, weekly, monthly) based on project criticality.

Collaborate with Finance to validate cost forecasts, budget revisions, and planned vs. actual performance (POC).

Prepare and maintain dashboards using Primavera P6, Power BI, and MS Project for management reporting.

Prepare Operational Risk Management (ORM) reports highlighting schedule, cost, and execution risks specific to electrical projects.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Electrical Engineering.

Minimum 6–10 years of experience in planning, scheduling, and project controls within EPC or large‑scale projects.

Proven experience in substation and/or OHTL projects is mandatory.

Strong hands‑on experience with Primavera P6 and advanced Microsoft Excel.

Solid knowledge of cost control, budgeting, and schedule analysis.

Experience with SAP, Power BI, and MS Project is preferred.

Proven analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Experience in infrastructure, energy, utilities, or EPC environments is highly desirable.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative setting.