Senior Planning Engineer - Design Projects (Infrastructure / Sector Focus)

Silver Edge Arabia; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to oversee complex design projects in the Infrastructure sector. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in project planning, demonstrating strong budgeting and scheduling skills, as well as proficiency in project management software like Primavera. This role involves collaborating with Project Managers, managing project scopes, and ensuring adherence to budgets. Proficiency in English is mandatory, while knowledge of Arabic is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Infrastructure design, focusing on project planning.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing design projects with schedule and cost control.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project budgets and schedules with Project Managers.
• Administer comprehensive Project Management Plans and manage baselines.
• Lead monitoring of project schedules and resource allocation.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope and identify risks.
• Prepare periodic project progress reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Project scheduling

Budget management

Monitoring and control

Risk management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

PMP certification

Tools

Primavera

Job description

Location : Riyadh Industry : Architecture, Engineering, and Planning (A&E) Consultancy

Are you an experienced Planning Engineer with a strategic mindset and expertise in managing complex design schedules and budgets? We are seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to join our team, focusing on medium-complexity design projects within the Infrastructure and [Specific Sector, e.g., Transportation / Water] fields.

You will be the primary support for Project Managers, ensuring our projects are meticulously planned, monitored, and controlled from conception through delivery within a top-tier multinational environment.

What You Will Do (Core Responsibilities)

• Schedule & Budget Development : Work closely with Project Managers to develop detailed project budgets, work breakdown structures (WBS), project activities, and critical path charts for design projects.
• Baseline Management : Support the preparation and administration of comprehensive Project Management Plans, including setting up and managing schedule baselines, project scope baselines, man-hour estimates, and budgets.
• Monitoring & Control : Lead the monitoring and management of project schedules and resource allocation, implementing modifications to the schedule baseline and ensuring strict adherence to allocated budgets.
• Scope & Change Management : Proactively manage changes in project scope. Work with Project Managers to identify potential risks, develop contingency plans, and maintain project scope integrity.
• Reporting & Progress Updates : Prepare and contribute input for periodic project progress reports for clients and internal stakeholders, flagging major schedule or cost issues for immediate resolution.
• Software Expertise : Apply excellent knowledge of project management software (e.g., Primavera ) to utilize complex functions for scheduling and cost control.
• Financial Coordination : Track the preparation and collection of invoices for project deliverables in coordination with the local Finance teams.

What You Will Bring (Mandatory Skills & Qualifications)

• Education: Minimum requirement of a Bachelors Degree in Engineering. PMP certification is highly preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of 5+ years of industry experience in Infrastructure and [Specific Sector] design, specifically within a design project planning function. 5+ years of experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Planning Industry, preferably within a top-tier regional or multinational engineering consultancy firm.
• Demonstrated expertise and a strong track record in planning design projects, including schedule and cost control.
• Technical Proficiency: Excellent knowledge of project management software, with demonstrated experience using complex functions of Primavera or similar high-level tools.
• Strong understanding of [Sector] design processes.
• Core Competencies: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal capabilities.
• Language: Proficiency in spoken and written English is mandatory. Arabic is an advantage.
• Regional Experience: Significant experience working within the Middle East is required.

If you are a highly strategic planning professional ready to drive efficiency and control on complex design projects, we want to hear from you.

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Ready to be the backbone of project planning excellence? Apply today!