Senior Planning Engineer

7 days ago

Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia Compass Project Consulting Full time 90,000 - 120,000 per year

Compass Project Consulting is an award-winning, dynamic, and respected project development consultancy, providing high-quality, value-for-money, and fully tailored services to clients across all sectors. As highly regarded project leaders and effective communicators, our Team at Compass has delivered numerous projects for some of the region's most ambitious and innovative change-makers. Our diverse and disciplined Team facilitates world-class project development solutions.

Our core values guide our decisions and constitute our culture, empowering us to perform at our highest level on behalf of our clients. Drawing on our extensive delivery experience, industry-wide knowledge, and sophisticated project development tools, we facilitate the most proficient path toward project success, overcoming constraints and obstacles to deliver projects effectively and efficiently.

We lead project success stories. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a renowned organization known for our high-calibre experience in the region's built environment.

Role Summary

Compass Project Consulting is seeking a highly organised and experienced Senior Planning Engineer to support the successful delivery of a large-scale, mixed-use development under a PMC framework. The Planning Engineer will be responsible for project scheduling, progress monitoring, delay analysis, and reporting, ensuring all aspects of the programme are delivered in alignment with client expectations and project timelines.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings technical precision, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of construction programming within the KSA context.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, monitor, and update the master project schedule using Primavera (P6), aligned with the approved baseline and contractual milestones.
  • Coordinate with the client, consultants, and contractors to ensure accurate schedule integration across design, procurement, and construction phases.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, highlighting critical activities, delays, and recovery plans.
  • Analyse the impact of variations and claims on the project schedule and prepare time impact analysis (TIA) when required.
  • Attend weekly progress, coordination, and client meetings, presenting programme updates and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Track resource allocation and productivity to forecast potential delays or bottlenecks.
  • Assist in tender evaluations by reviewing proposed schedules from contractors and validating alignment with project expectations.
  • Support the project controls team with data inputs, dashboards, and reporting tools.
  • Ensure adherence to quality standards and project controls protocols throughout the project lifecycle.
Candidate Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years' experience in construction planning, with at least 2 years in KSA on large-scale building projects.
  • Proven experience in mixed-use, high-rise, residential or hospitality developments under a PMC environment.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Excel; experience with Power BI is an advantage.
  • Strong understanding of construction methods, sequences, and resource planning.
  • Familiarity with Dubai authority approval processes (Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, etc.).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex data clearly to stakeholders.
Desirable Attributes
  • Certification in Planning or Project Controls (e.g., PMI-SP, AACE).
  • Experience working for top-tier developers or PMC firms in the UAE.
  • Arabic language proficiency is a plus.

To express your interest, please click apply. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by a Talent Acquisition representative for further discussion.

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