Senior Planning & Scheduling Engineer – Infrastructure

AtkinsRéalis Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance coverage

Premium medical insurance for you and/

Generous annual leave balance

Flexible and hybrid work solutions

Remote work opportunities outside of [

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Relocation assistance

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Riyadh seeks a seasoned Planning & Scheduling Engineer to lead master scheduling for major road and infrastructure programs. You will develop and optimize the schedule in Primavera P6, review contractor baselines, and drive recovery plans for delays. You will forecast timelines, perform what-if analyses, and prepare executive dashboards. A strong leadership track record is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 15 years of professional planning experience on major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and continuously optimize the Master Project Schedule using Primavera P6, ensuring full integration of all project components and alignment with approved scope, resources, and timelines.
• Review and evaluate contractor baseline schedules, ensuring logical sequencing and resource loading; prepare recommendations for approval or revisions.
• Monitor and track project progress through periodic updates, assessments of work performance, and analysis of schedule variances; propose corrective actions.
• Conduct schedule forecasting and completion date analysis, including mitigation and recovery plans for delayed activities.
• Lead schedule risk assessments, perform what-if analyses, and support EOT decisions and contractual decisions.
• Prepare progress dashboards, KPIs, and executive reports with clear insights on schedule status and risks.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, consultants, and contractors to validate progress data and resolve conflicts.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and industry-standard planning requirements (FIDIC familiarity preferred).
• Lead and mentor planning team members.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Riyadh seeks a seasoned Planning & Scheduling Engineer to lead master scheduling for major road and infrastructure programs. You will develop and optimize the schedule in Primavera P6, review contractor baselines, and drive recovery plans for delays. You will forecast timelines, perform what-if analyses, and prepare executive dashboards. A strong leadership track record is essential.