Planning Engineer - Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stable role with meaningful impact and visibility

Professional team environment

Development opportunities and training support

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.

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

About the job Planning Engineer - Construction

About Talent at

Talent at is a Saudi platform specialized in executive, professional, and technical talent acquisition and development. We connect exceptional talent with ambitious organizations to accelerate growth and support Vision 2030. Our focus is on enhancing the capabilities of organizations by providing them with the right talent. Located in Saudi Arabia, Talent at is committed to contributing to the nation's vision for a prosperous and sustainable future.

Role Overview

Our confidential client is seeking a Planning Engineer to strengthen project planning and controls across construction programs. This role focuses on developing robust schedules, tracking progress, analyzing delays, and providing clear reporting to support reliable, on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain baseline project schedules (WBS, logic ties, critical path) using Primavera P6.
• Collect progress from site teams and update schedules with accurate, timely data.
• Analyze variances and delay drivers; propose recovery/mitigation plans.
• Produce weekly/monthly reports (S-curves, dashboards, look-ahead plans, KPIs).
• Coordinate planning interfaces with engineering, procurement, and construction execution.
• Support change management and delay/claims documentation inputs (as required).
• Track resource loading and productivity and highlight risks early.
• Maintain schedule governance, coding structure, calendars, and data quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Industrial or relevant).
• Minimum 10 years planning/project controls experience (construction preferred).
• Strong Primavera P6 proficiency; MS Project is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and stakeholder communication (English required; Arabic preferred).

Preferred / Nice-to-have

• Experience on multi-package projects or complex contractor interfaces.
• Exposure to schedule risk workshops / Primavera Risk Analysis is a plus.
• Familiarity with delay analysis concepts and good documentation practices.

Success Metrics

• Accurate schedules with on-time updates and high data integrity.
• Early identification of delays with practical recovery plans adopted.
• Improved predictability of milestones and reduced schedule variance.
• Clear, decision-ready reporting for leadership and stakeholders.
• Strong coordination that minimizes interface-related delays.

What We Offer

• Stable role with meaningful impact and visibility.
• Professional team environment with clear standards and accountability.
• Development opportunities and training support.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Talent at and our confidential client welcome applications from qualified candidates. Hiring decisions are made based on role requirements, skills, and experience.