Planning & Scheduling Engineer

Job Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Planning & Scheduling Engineer based in Riyadh, KSA. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing, tracking, and controlling detailed project schedules for major infrastructure projects including roads, highways, bridges, interchanges, and transportation facilities, operating within a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain comprehensive project schedules using Primavera P6 software.
• Develop baseline timelines, work breakdown structures, and execution strategies.
• Continuously monitor project progress compared to baseline plans and highlight deviations.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, procurement, construction, and commercial teams to ensure scheduling alignment and contractual compliance.
• Assess and evaluate contractors’ schedules including baseline, revision, and recovery plans.
• Generate both short-term and long-term outlook schedules to facilitate effective project delivery.
• Track productivity and progress against plans, analyze performance along the critical path, and identify delays or risks.
• Conduct schedule variance analyses and propose corrective measures.
• Assist in crafting mitigation and recovery strategies to address scheduling challenges.
• Carry out schedule integrity evaluations and health checks regularly.
• Prepare detailed progress reports, dashboards, and presentations for management review on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Develop and monitor key planning performance indicators (KPIs) and support earned value management.
• Evaluate scheduling impacts of design modifications, variations, and claims to aid change management.
• Work with cost control and risk management teams to ensure cohesive project controls reporting.
• Support schedule risk management by identifying risks and opportunities, participating in quantitative analyses such as Monte Carlo simulations, and contributing to contingency and confidence planning.
• Engage with clients, contractors, consultants, and project teams in planning and progress meetings to provide expert scheduling advice and ensure clear communication on schedule status and critical milestones.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
• Holds professional certifications such as PMI-SP, PSP, PMP, or AACE qualifications is highly advantageous.
• Brings a minimum of 15 years’ experience in planning and scheduling major infrastructure projects.
• Has substantial expertise within a PMC or engineering consultancy environment, particularly on large-scale civil works for roads, highways, bridges, interchanges, tunnels, and transportation infrastructure.
• Experienced in reviewing contractor schedules and monitoring construction progress on significant government or major infrastructure projects.
• Deep understanding of the complete project lifecycle covering design, procurement, construction, and handover stages.

Compensation and Benefits

• Enjoy a tax-free salary package.
• Access comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Receive premium medical insurance for self and dependents.
• Benefit from a generous annual leave allowance.
• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid and remote options, even outside the country.
• Company gratuity and discretionary bonus schemes.
• Annual flight subsidy and relocation assistance.
• Transportation and housing allowances available for remote work locations.
• Employee wellbeing program offering 24/7 access to professionals in finance, legal matters, family care, health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading engineering and nuclear services company dedicated to transforming infrastructure and energy systems globally. Collaborating with partners, clients, and a worldwide team of consultants, engineers, and project managers, they are focused on shaping better futures for the planet and its communities.