Senior Planner

6 months ago

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia WSP Full time

**We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready**
We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready

Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise, and working on projects that transform society for all of us.

WSP is a renowned consultancy in the construction industry, specializing in site supervision for road, tunnel, highway, and bridge projects. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we deliver high-quality solutions that meet the needs of our clients while adhering to the highest standards of safety and sustainability.
**Your new role, what's involved?**
As a Senior Planner, you will be responsible for leading the planning and scheduling activities for projects within the organization. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive project plans, establish timelines, allocate resources, and monitor progress. This role requires strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to effectively coordinate and prioritize multiple projects to ensure successful outcomes. As a senior member of the planning team, you will provide guidance and mentorship to junior planners and contribute to the continuous improvement of planning processes and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

- **Project Planning**: Lead the development of project plans, including scope definition, work breakdown structure, schedule, and resource allocation, in collaboration with project teams.
- **Scheduling**: Develop and maintain project schedules using project management software, ensuring alignment with project objectives and milestones.
- **Resource Management**: Coordinate with resource managers to allocate resources effectively and optimize resource utilization across multiple projects.
- **Risk Assessment**: Identify potential risks and constraints that may impact project timelines or budgets, and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
- **Progress Monitoring**: Monitor project progress against established schedules and milestones, and proactively identify and address deviations or delays.
- **Communication**: Communicate project status, risks, and issues to project teams, stakeholders, and senior management through regular reports and presentations.
- **Stakeholder Engagement**: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather input, resolve conflicts, and ensure alignment of project plans with organizational goals.
- **Quality Assurance**: Ensure that project plans adhere to quality standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
- **Continuous Improvement**: Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, tools, and methodologies, and lead initiatives to implement enhancements.
- **Mentorship and Training**: Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to junior planners to support their professional development and ensure consistency in planning practices across the organization.

**We'd love to hear from you if you have**:

- Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of [20+] years of experience in project planning and scheduling, with demonstrated progression to senior roles.
- Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex project requirements and constraints.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate teams, resolve conflicts, and drive results in a collaborative environment.
- Knowledge of project management best practices, methodologies, and tools.
- Familiarity with industry-specific regulations, standards, and practices related to project planning and scheduling.
- Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is desirable.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of project management.

**What's in it for you?**
As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, paid professional subscriptions.

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & G

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