Senior Planning Engineer

WSP; AlUla; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Senior Planning Engineer to manage project schedules for a key project. Responsibilities include using Primavera P6 for schedule development and monitoring, coordinating with teams, and ensuring compliance with client standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, 12–15 years of experience, and proficiency in PMP tools. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12–15 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in project scheduling and monitoring.
• Ability to analyze critical paths and constraints.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules.
• Monitor project progress and prepare reports.
• Coordinate with project teams and contractors.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to join our team for a major project in KSA. The role involves developing and managing project schedules, monitoring progress, and providing planning support to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Monitor project progress and prepare regular reports on timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with project teams, consultants, and contractors to gather relevant planning data.
• Analyze critical paths and constraints to determine the effect of changes on the schedule.
• Propose mitigation measures to recover slippage or avoid potential delays.
• Participate in progress meetings with client and other stakeholders.
• Prepare extension of time (EOT) claims, delay analysis, and other contractual time-related documentation.
• Ensure all planning and scheduling activities comply with client requirements and standards.
• Support cost control and risk management functions as required.
• Coordinate with procurement and construction teams to align schedule with resource and material availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 12–15 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.