Planning & Scheduling Engineer

Role Overview

Planning & Scheduling Engineer at AtkinsRéalis in Riyadh, KSA. The role develops, monitors, and controls project schedules for major roads, highways, bridges, interchanges, and transportation infrastructure projects within a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) environment, supporting project delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle.

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 works with industry partners, clients, and a global team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers to engineer a better future for the planet and its people.

Role Purpose

Deliver planning expertise and schedule controls across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases of major infrastructure projects. Ensure effective planning, progress measurement, schedule analysis, and performance reporting to support project delivery teams and achieve contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Prepare baseline schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), and project execution plans.
• Monitor project progress against approved baselines and identify variances.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commercial teams to ensure schedule alignment.
• Review and evaluate contractors' baseline schedules, recovery schedules, and revised programs.
• Ensure schedule compliance with contractual requirements and project milestones.
• Develop short-term and long-term look-ahead schedules to support project delivery.

Progress Monitoring & Analysis

• Track project progress and productivity against planned activities.
• Analyze schedule performance and critical path activities.
• Identify delays, bottlenecks, and potential schedule risks.
• Prepare schedule variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the development of mitigation and recovery plans where required.
• Perform schedule integrity and health checks.

Project Controls & Reporting

• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
• Develop key planning and performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support project forecasting and earned value assessments.
• Assist in change management processes by evaluating schedule impacts arising from design changes, variations, and claims.
• Coordinate with cost control and risk management teams to ensure integrated project controls reporting.

Schedule Risk Management

• Support Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) activities.
• Assist in identifying schedule-related risks and opportunities.
• Participate in quantitative schedule assessments and Monte Carlo simulations.
• Contribute to schedule confidence assessments and contingency planning.
• Support the development of risk-adjusted schedules and project forecasts.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Participate in planning and progress meetings with clients, contractors, consultants, and project teams.
• Provide planning advice and recommendations to Project Managers and Project Controls teams.
• Ensure effective communication of schedule status, key milestones, and critical issues to stakeholders.
• Support project management teams in achieving schedule objectives and contractual obligations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in planning and scheduling for major infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience within a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) or engineering consultancy environment.
• Extensive experience on major roads, highways, bridges, interchanges, tunnels, and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience reviewing contractor schedules and monitoring construction progress on large-scale civil works projects.
• Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle, from design and procurement through construction and handover.
• Professional certification such as PMI-SP, PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional), PMP, or AACE certifications is highly desirable.
• Previous experience on projects delivered for government entities, transport authorities, or major infrastructure clients is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Schedule development, baseline creation, and maintenance.
• Critical path analysis and schedule performance evaluation.
• Work breakdown structure (WBS) development.
• Earned value management and project forecasting.
• Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) and Monte Carlo simulations.
• Change management and impact assessment.
• Key performance indicators (KPIs) development.

Additional Information

• Employment Type: Regular Employee.
• 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.