Planning Engineer (Site)

Job description: What you will be doing • Analyze contractor schedules and evaluate claims, EOTs, and recovery programs. • Assist in the development and review of project control procedures and systems. • Attend progress meetings and provide expert planning input to project stakeholders. • Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and client representatives to ensure schedule compliance. • Ensure planning activities are compliant with contractual requirements and international best practices. • Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule and flag delays or risks proactively. Recommend areas of improvement. • Prepare and present weekly/monthly progress reports and dashboards. • Support the site supervision team in resolving planning and scheduling issues. Required Experience • Minimum of 12 years overall experience in development or construction projects including multi-storey residential buildings having worked with engineering consultancy or construction industry in the Middle East and other locations. Education • Minimum qualification of degree in an Engineering related field. A postgraduate degree of the same and/or registration as member from recognized professional body is an advantage. Certifications & Memberships • Additional training courses, professional and personal development with membership to professional groups, societies or institutes, desired. • Technical certifications is an advantage, including Professional Engineer (PE) certification from the KSEPMI Certifications (PMP, RMP, SP, etc.), LEED, Autodesk Certifications, Six Sigma and HSSE certifications. Essential Skills • Software skills with microsoft office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc), Primavera and Microsoft Projects. • Excellent communication skills and presentation skills. • Compilation of various project reports as directed by management from time to time. • Client focussed, providing advice and services. • Works well in a team with a collaborative approach. • Detail minded, thorough and systematic in their approach to work. Profile description: About the Role • Apply project management and planning tools and techniques to ensure that the project finish date and milestones are successfully achieved.

Minimum of 12 years overall experience in development or construction projects including multi-storey residential buildings having worked with engineering consultancy or construction industry in the Middle East and other locations. Minimum qualification of degree in an Engineering related field. A postgraduate degree of the same and/or registration as member from recognized professional body is an advantage. Additional training courses, professional and personal development with membership to professional groups, societies or institutes, desired. Technical certifications is an advantage, including Professional Engineer (PE) certification from the KSEPMI Certifications (PMP, RMP, SP, etc.), LEED, Autodesk Certifications, Six Sigma and HSSE certifications. Software skills with microsoft office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc), Primavera and Microsoft Projects. Excellent communication skills and presentation skills. Compilation of various project reports as directed by management from time to time. Client focussed, providing advice and services. Works well in a team with a collaborative approach. Detail minded, thorough and systematic in their approach to work.

Analyze contractor schedules and evaluate claims, EOTs, and recovery programs. Assist in the development and review of project control procedures and systems. Attend progress meetings and provide expert planning input to project stakeholders. Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and client representatives to ensure schedule compliance. Ensure planning activities are compliant with contractual requirements and international best practices. Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule and flag delays or risks proactively. Recommend areas of improvement. Prepare and present weekly/monthly progress reports and dashboards. Support the site supervision team in resolving planning and scheduling issues.