Senior Planning Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus

Annual flight allowance

Transportation allowance

Housing allowance

Wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Riyadh seeks a Senior Planning Engineer with 10+ years in planning and controls to lead project scheduling for major infrastructure programs.

You will develop and manage detailed schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project, track progress, and support EOT claims while coordinating with PMs, site engineers, and subcontractors. Saudi experience preferred; Civil Eng degree and PMP or similar certifications required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Planning and Controls with a strong PMC background.
• Extensive infrastructure project experience including roads, highways, bridges, utilities, rail, airports.
• Degree in Civil Engineering; PMP certification and other project controls certifications.
• Experience working in Saudi Arabia on large-scale infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Scheduling.
• Develop, implement, and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Create resource-loaded and cost-loaded schedules to align with budgets and manpower.
• Track progress against baselines, prepare S-curves and KPIs, and report deviations with recovery plans.
• Conduct schedule analyses, assess critical path impacts, and support EOT claims.
• Collaborate with project managers, site engineers, subcontractors, contractors, and clients to gather data and validate progress.
• Analyze project risks related to scheduling and propose mitigation strategies.
• Ensure planning activities comply with contractual/regulatory requirements and maintain audit-ready records.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify progress and adjust schedules.
• Utilize Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel for development, updates, and reporting.
• Recommend process improvements and adopt new tools to stay current.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Resource loading

Cost loading

Risk analysis

Progress reporting

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Senior Planning Engineer, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Senior Planning Engineer, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Senior Planning Engineer, must have a minimum of 10 years' management experience, ensure that the project management function operates efficiently across the Consultant's'organization and with external stakeholders. The role requires strong KSA experience, with a solid background in infrastructure projects including roads, highways, utilities, bridges, rail, and other major civil infrastructure developments.

Your role

• Project Planning and Scheduling.
• Develop, implement, and maintain detailed project schedules using tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Create resource-loaded and cost-loaded schedules to ensure alignment with budget forecasts and manpower planning.
• Track project progress against baseline schedules, prepare S-curves, histograms, and other KPIs, and report deviations with recovery plans.
• Conduct schedule analysis to identify delay causes, assess critical path impacts, and support Extension of Time (EOT) claims.
• Collaborate with project managers, site engineers, subcontractors, contractors, and clients to gather data, validate progress, and ensure schedule adherence.
• Analyze project risks related to scheduling and propose mitigation strategies to avoid delays and disruptions.
• Ensure all planning activities comply with contractual and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate records for audits and closeouts.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify actual progress against planned activities and adjust schedules accordingly.
• Utilize advanced planning tools like Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel for schedule development, updates, and reporting.
• Recommend improvements to planning processes, adopt new tools, and stay updated on industry best practices and methodologies.

About You

• With at least 10 years of experience in Planning and Controls with a strong PMC background.
• Extensive infrastructure project experience including roads, highways, bridges, utilities, rail, airports, and other major civil works.
• Must have a Degree in Civil Engineering; PMP Certified and other Project Controls related certifications.
• Must have good experience working in Saudi Arabia, preferably on large-scale infrastructure projects.

Rewards & benefits

This Includes

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.