Planning & Scheduling Engineer

Role Overview

Planning & Scheduling Engineer at AtkinsRéalis, responsible for leading all aspects of project planning, scheduling, forecasting, and delay analysis across major road and infrastructure programs. Ideally a Saudi National.

Company Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization that connects people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. The organization partners with industry leaders and clients through a global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers to engineer a better future for the planet and its people.

Role Purpose

Provide strategic oversight of project timelines and ensure all activities are executed in alignment with approved project milestones and contractual requirements. Establish robust project controls and effective coordination mechanisms to secure timely project delivery and support overall program success.

Key Responsibilities

Schedule Development & Management

• 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, resource loading, and consistency with contractual requirements; prepare detailed recommendations and justifications for approval or revisions.

Progress Monitoring & Analysis

• Monitor and track project progress through periodic updates, assessments of work performance, and analysis of schedule variances; identify deviations and propose corrective actions where necessary.
• Conduct schedule forecasting and completion date analysis, including preparation of mitigation and recovery plans for delayed or at-risk activities.

Risk Management & Claims

• Lead schedule risk assessments, performing what-if analyses, impact evaluations, and delay analyses to support Extension of Time (EOT) claims and contractual decision-making.

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare high-quality progress dashboards, KPIs, and executive-level reports, presenting clear insights on schedule status, risks, and performance trends.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, discipline engineers, consultants, and contractors to validate progress data, resolve schedule conflicts, and maintain alignment between project participants.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure full compliance with contractual and industry-standard planning and scheduling requirements, with preference for familiarity with FIDIC-based contracts.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and supervise the planning team, providing guidance, training, and performance oversight to junior planning engineers and schedulers.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional planning experience, with exposure in managing major infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, highways, etc.).
• Demonstrated expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6 and strong working knowledge of MS Project and other planning tools.
• Strong command of project controls methodologies, including earned value management, productivity analysis, and schedule forecasting.
• Proven expertise in delay analysis, preparation of Extension of Time (EOT) submissions, and interpretation of contractual requirements.

Skills & Competencies

• Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Project and other planning tools.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Interpersonal communication skills with ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary project environment.

Additional Information

Employment Type

• Employee, Regular, Full-Time position.

Benefits

• Tax-free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.