Project Controls & Planning Specialist

Smiths Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group, seeks a capable Project Controls Support to assist Programme Managers and Engineers in planning, monitoring and reporting across multiple projects. You will compile weekly/monthly updates, manage schedules, cashflow, and forecasts, while ensuring accurate documentation and timely communications.

Ideal candidates have a relevant engineering degree, 4+ years in project controls, and hands-on experience with Primavera P6, SAP and PM tools.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related field is required.
• Experience in project controls, planning and reporting is essential.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, SAP and document management tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Programme Managers and Project Engineers in project controls across initiation, planning, monitoring and close-out.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports, schedules, man-hour histograms, and cashflow analyses under guidance.
• Support financial forecasting and resolve discrepancies affecting forecasts.
• Maintain standardised project reporting across assigned projects.
• Ensure timely documentation and lessons learned are captured and archived.

Skills

Communication skills

People management

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Analytical thinking

Education

BS Industrial Engineering or equivalent

BS IT / CS or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

ACONEX / PMWeb

MS Office Suite

Job description

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group, seeks a capable Project Controls Support to assist Programme Managers and Engineers in planning, monitoring and reporting across multiple projects. You will compile weekly/monthly updates, manage schedules, cashflow, and forecasts, while ensuring accurate documentation and timely communications.

Ideal candidates have a relevant engineering degree, 4+ years in project controls, and hands-on experience with Primavera P6, SAP and PM tools.