Senior Planning Engineer

Merge Recruitment Agency; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 149,981 - 224,971; Full time

Job summary

Merge Recruitment Agency in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Project Planner with a bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 8-10 years of project planning experience. The role involves translating project scopes into activities, monitoring work progress, and preparing schedules and reports. Proficiency in MS Project or Primavera and strong communication skills in Arabic and English are essential. Must own a car and have a valid driving license.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in project planning and detailed scheduling for all aspects of engineering.
• Proficiency with planning and scheduling software (MS Project or Primavera).
• Very good English and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all scheduling and planning activities as per contract requirements.
• Translate the project scope of work into activities and prepare and update project progress.
• Prepare and update project schedule based on the contract.
• Monitor critical activities based on the project schedule and advise project management.
• Monitor day-to-day work progress and prepare weekly and monthly program and report.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Communication

Technical awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all scheduling and planning activities as per contract requirements.
• Translate the project scope of work into activities and prepare and update project progress.
• Prepare and update project schedule based on the contract.
• Monitor critical activities based on the project schedule and advise project management.
• Monitor day-to-day work progress and prepare the weekly and monthly program and report.
• Maintain and record updates of site work progress obtained from Project Manager.
• Report to the Project Manager about current work progress, compare plan and actual progress, and study impact of alternative approaches.
• Participate in project meetings and discussions with the Client as required.

Language Requirements

Arabic – Native / Mother Tongue

English – Very Good

Transportation

Must own a car.

Must have a valid driving license.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 8-10 years experience in project planning and detailed scheduling for all aspects of engineering.
• Proficiency with planning and scheduling software (MS Project or Primavera).
• Technical awareness of civil, electro‑mechanical and architectural works.
• Very good English and communication skills.