Senior Planning Engineer: Infra Projects Lead in Riyadh

atkinsrealis; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Riyadh seeks a Senior Planning Engineer with 10+ years of experience in planning and controls for major civil infrastructure projects. You will develop and manage detailed schedules, coordinate with PMs, site teams, and clients, and lead EOT discussions when needed.

The role requires strong KSA experience, a PMC background, and a degree in Civil Engineering. PMP certification and other project controls credentials are highly valued; Saudi-specific requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• PMP Certification and/or other Project Controls certifications preferred.
• 10+ years of Planning and Controls experience with PMC background.
• Saudi Arabia experience on large-scale infrastructure projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Develop resource-loaded and cost-loaded schedules aligned with budgets and manpower plans.
• Track progress to baselines; produce S-curves, histograms, and KPIs; report deviations with recovery plans.
• Analyze delays, assess critical path impacts, and support Extension of Time (EOT) claims.
• Collaborate with project managers, site engineers, subcontractors, and clients to validate progress and ensure schedule adherence.
• Identify scheduling risks and mitigation strategies to avoid delays and disruptions.
• Ensure planning activities comply with contracts and regulatory requirements; maintain audit-ready records.

Skills

Project Planning

Scheduling

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Cost Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PMP Certification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Riyadh seeks a Senior Planning Engineer with 10+ years of experience in planning and controls for major civil infrastructure projects. You will develop and manage detailed schedules, coordinate with PMs, site teams, and clients, and lead EOT discussions when needed.

The role requires strong KSA experience, a PMC background, and a degree in Civil Engineering. PMP certification and other project controls credentials are highly valued; Saudi-specific requirements apply.