SENIOR PLANNING ENGINEER

Asmacs; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Asmacs is seeking an experienced Senior Planner/Controller to oversee planning and scheduling for railway infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on developing maintenance schedules, coordinating track possessions, and ensuring alignment with project plans and budgets.

You will analyse inspection data, optimise resource utilisation, and maintain comprehensive planning records across bridges, tunnels, and other assets. Strong Primavera P6 and MS Project skills are required.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of planning and scheduling experience in railway or large maintenance projects.
• Proven experience with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Experience in maintenance planning, resource scheduling, and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance schedules for track assets.
• Coordinate track possession planning and maintenance windows with operations to minimise disruption.
• Monitor maintenance progress, productivity, and KPIs.
• Analyse inspection findings to optimise maintenance planning.
• Prepare maintenance schedules for bridges, tunnels, and related assets.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Project controls

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6 Certification

Microsoft Project

Job description

Main Duties

• Develop and maintain preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance schedules for track assets in accordance with approved maintenance plans.


• Coordinate track possession planning and maintenance windows with operations to minimise disruption to railway services.


• Monitor maintenance progress, productivity, and KPIs, recommending corrective actions where required.


• Analyse inspection findings and maintenance trends to optimise maintenance planning and resource utilisation.


• Prepare maintenance schedules for bridges, culverts, retaining walls, tunnels, drainage systems, and associated structural assets.


• Coordinate inspection programmes and monitor timely completion of structural maintenance activities.


• Review asset condition reports and support prioritisation of maintenance activities based on risk and operational requirements.


• Maintain maintenance history and planning records for all structural assets.


• Plan the deployment and utilisation of maintenance plant, rail maintenance machines, vehicles, and specialised equipment.


• Coordinate with the Workshop Manager to ensure maintenance equipment availability in accordance with project schedules.


• Monitor equipment utilisation, maintenance downtime, and resource requirements to support uninterrupted field operations.


• Ensure materials, spare parts, and critical resources are available to support planned maintenance activities.


• Develop and update the Integrated Maintenance Programme, look-ahead schedules, and resource-loaded work plans.


• Monitor project progress against contractual KPIs and maintenance performance requirements.


• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly planning reports, progress reports, and performance dashboards for Project Management and SAR.


• Coordinate with District Managers, QA/QC, HSE, and Workshop teams to ensure integrated project planning and effective resource utilisation.


• Identify schedule risks, delays, and constraints, and recommend mitigation measures to maintain project performance.

Other Duties

• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure compliance and maintain a productive work environment.


• Implement and uphold safety and security protocols to protect the well-being of all employees and company assets.


• Perform additional duties as needed to support the team and overall business objectives.

Key Relationships

Internal:

External:

Required Academic Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.

Category

Other Requirements

• Primavera P6 Professional Certification is desirable.


• PMP certification or equivalent project planning certification is an advantage

Years of Experience

• Minimum 10-15 years of planning and scheduling experience in railway, infrastructure, or large maintenance projects.


• Proven experience in maintenance planning, resource scheduling, and project controls.


• Experience using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project in multidisciplinary projects.

Skills and Competencies

VP, Human Capital Management

Date of issue: July 27, 2026

EMPLOYEE'S UNDERTAKING

I, the undersigned employee, do hereby confirm that my duties and responsibilities as contained in this Job De ion have been read by me and / or explained to me by concerned supervisor (who has signed hereunder) in English and/or Arabic and it is clearly understood by me. I also confirm having received a copy of this job de ion.

Accordingly, I undertake to perform the duties assigned to me with sincerity and diligence. I also undertake not to dispute at any time, any of my supervisor's directives associated with my above-mentioned job position.