Planning Engineer | Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Uasmart; Dammam; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Uasmart is seeking a qualified Planning Engineer based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to lead project scheduling and progress control. This role focuses on developing and maintaining schedules with Primavera P6 or MS Project, tracking progress, and providing timely reporting to project teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, willingness to travel to Jubail as required, and experience in construction, industrial, or oil and gas projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience as a Planning Engineer.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Willingness to travel to Jubail as required.
• Ability to work in Dammam.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential delays and risks.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Coordinate with project teams to support timely completion of activities.
• Analyze project performance and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Participate in project meetings and provide planning support.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Support project execution and project timeline management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Communication and coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Job Category:

• Engineering & Technical
• Construction & Real Estate
• Energy, Oil & Gas

Job Overview

An opportunity is available for a qualified and experienced Planning Engineer to join a team in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, reporting, and supporting project execution to help ensure project timelines and milestones are achieved.

The position requires proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project, along with strong analytical, reporting, communication, and coordination skills. The Planning Engineer will work closely with project teams to monitor progress, identify potential delays and risks, and recommend corrective actions when required.

The role is based in Dammam, with a requirement for the successful candidate to travel to Jubail as required by project needs. Experience in construction, industrial, or oil and gas projects is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential delays and risks.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Coordinate with project teams to support timely completion of activities.
• Analyze project performance and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Participate in project meetings and provide planning support.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Support project execution and project timeline management.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Planning Engineer.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to work in Dammam.
• Willingness and ability to travel to Jubail when required by project needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction projects.
• Experience in industrial projects.
• Experience in oil and gas projects.
• Knowledge of project management principles.
• Knowledge of project scheduling techniques.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Salary: Not specified in the source.

Benefits, training, certifications, and other compensation details were not provided.

The role offers an opportunity to contribute to the planning and successful delivery of challenging projects while developing experience in project scheduling, progress monitoring, and project execution.