Planning Engineer

Randstad (Schweiz) AG; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing organization seeks an experienced Planning Engineer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves developing and maintaining project schedules, monitoring progress, and creating insightful reports using Power BI. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience. This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful construction projects while collaborating with various teams for successful execution.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a Planning Engineer in construction or infrastructure.
• Strong expertise in planning tools.
• Solid understanding of project planning principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Monitor project progress and adjust schedules based on performance.
• Create Power BI dashboards to present project insights.

Skills

Expertise in Primavera P6

Experience with Microsoft Project

Knowledge of Power BI

Analytical skills

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Job description

Job Overview:

We are looking for a skilled Planning Engineer to support the successful execution of our projects by developing comprehensive schedules, monitoring progress, and generating insightful reports. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project and experienced in creating interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI. The role requires close coordination with site and technical teams to ensure timely delivery and project efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, update, and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Monitor project progress, track key milestones, and adjust schedules based on site performance and resource availability.
• Create Power BI dashboards and visual reports to present progress, KPIs, and project insights to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with site, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to gather updates and forecast project timelines.
• Identify critical path activities, risks, and delays, and propose mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Support in preparing progress reports, look-ahead schedules, and delay analysis when required.
• Ensure compliance with planning standards and company project control procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Industrial, or equivalent).
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Planning Engineer in construction, infrastructure, or related industries.
• Strong expertise in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Hands-on experience in Power BI for data visualization and reporting.
• Solid understanding of project planning principles, critical path analysis, and project lifecycle.
• Strong communication, analytical, and team coordination skills.

Preferred:

• PMP or PMI-SP certification is an advantage.
• Previous experience with large-scale infrastructure or construction projects.