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Project Planning Engineer

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Conditions : 25.000 SAR/month total package

Are you a seasoned Planning Engineer with a passion for precision and coordination? We are looking for a Project Planning Engineer to join a dynamic team involved in high-impact projects. If you’re experienced in developing detailed project schedules and aligning stakeholders toward successful project delivery—this is your moment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and work breakdown structures using industry-standard software (Primavera P6, MS Project, etc.).
• Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to define project goals, milestones, and resource needs.
• Monitor performance and progress, tracking KPIs to detect risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Lead regular schedule reviews, addressing deviations, and ensuring execution aligns with objectives.
• Analyse project data and prepare clear and insightful reports for stakeholders.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and enhance planning methodologies.
• Align project schedules with stakeholder expectations, contractual timelines, and financial targets.
• Guide and train project teams in planning tools and best practices to foster planning excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field (Master’s or certifications like PMP are a plus).
• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in project planning, ideally within the consulting or construction sectors.
• Advanced knowledge and use of Primavera P6 , MS Project, and infographics tools.
• Strong grasp of project management methodologies and scheduling techniques.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to solve problems and interpret complex datasets.
• Excellent communicator with interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic fluency is highly preferred.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Expertise in scheduling and planning in prominent consulting or contracting firms.
• Skilled in both technical scheduling and visual representation of data.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

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Req ID:489389

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time onsite Project Planning Manager in Riyadh, SA we’re looking for?

Your future role

"Take on a new challenge and apply your project planning expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and dynamic teammates.
You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring on-time delivery (OTD) performance by providing accurate time management insights to support critical decision-making. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as project management, engineering, and procurement), develop and maintain the internal project schedule for your area, and facilitate the synchronization of internal stakeholders—and much more."

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  Ensuring compliance with Alstom’s standards, policies, and procedures in all planning activities. ,

  
  
  


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  Demonstrating leadership and adaptability in a dynamic project environment to drive successful outcomes."

  
  
  

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

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  Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. ,

  
  
  


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  Familiarity with stakeholder coordination and cross-functional team collaboration. ,

  
  
  


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  Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

  
  
  

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

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  Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure synchronized and efficient project planning ,

  
  
  


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  Progress towards becoming a key contributor to on-time delivery (OTD) performance through effective time management and decision-making support ,

  
  
  


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  Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues ,

  
  
  


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  Utilise our dynamic and inclusive working environment" ,

  
  
  


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  Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,

  
  
  


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  Contribute to innovative projects

  
  
  

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

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Project Planning Manager

Location: Riyadh, SA

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time onsite Project Planning Manager in Riyadh, SA we’re looking for?

Your future role

"Take on a new challenge and apply your project planning expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and dynamic teammates.
You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring on-time delivery (OTD) performance by providing accurate time management insights to support critical decision-making. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as project management, engineering, and procurement), develop and maintain the internal project schedule for your area, and facilitate the synchronization of internal stakeholders—and much more."

We’ll look to you for:

Collaborating closely with the Project Manager as the owner of time management for your area. ,

Providing accurate and timely time management information to support decision-making and achieve the expected OTD performance of the project (tender, contract, or program execution). ,

Developing and maintaining detailed project schedules to ensure alignment with project goals and milestones. ,

Managing the efficient issuance of planning deliverables. ,

Ensuring the integration and consistency of scheduling data across all project stakeholders. ,

Monitoring progress and identifying potential risks or delays, proposing mitigation plans as needed. ,

Facilitating communication and alignment between internal stakeholders to ensure schedule adherence. ,

Supporting the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives in project scheduling processes. ,

Ensuring compliance with Alstom’s standards, policies, and procedures in all planning activities. ,

Demonstrating leadership and adaptability in a dynamic project environment to drive successful outcomes."

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. ,

Experience or understanding of project planning, scheduling, or time management in a complex environment. ,

Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Primavera, MS Project). ,

Familiarity with stakeholder coordination and cross-functional team collaboration. ,

Strong communication and interpersonal skills. ,

Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities. ,

Attention to detail and organizational skills. ,

Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure synchronized and efficient project planning ,

Progress towards becoming a key contributor to on-time delivery (OTD) performance through effective time management and decision-making support ,

Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues ,

Utilise our dynamic and inclusive working environment" ,

Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,

Contribute to innovative projects

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

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Job Purpose:

Evaluate Capex requests related to Potable Water and Seawater Cooling Service lines as per Marafiq procedures and develop packages in conceptual stage, consisting of Scouting and Feasibility studies. Evaluate Utility Approval Request (UAR) for Potable Water and Seawater Cooling and get approval for the utility demands of new and existing customers and amendments from time to time thereafter. Review of utility design packages from Customers to ensure its compliance to Marafiq recommendations and infrastructure development design packages from Royal Commission to confirm its adequacy and suitability with regard to planning perspective and Marafiq Business.

Key Duties & Responsibility:

• Evaluate Capex requests originated from BU, Supply Plan or UAR as per Marafiq procedures.
• Conduct preliminary evaluation of CAPEX Project requests and coordinate with BU for additional information and clarifications.
• Ensure that the project opportunity is clearly defined and specify the key priorities based on information available. Validate the project opportunity and recommend the optimal solutions to ensure meeting CAPEX requirements and objectives
• Lead the team nominated from all concerned departments and carry-out scouting and/or feasibility studies as part of the overall project gating system.
• Study all strategic options and validate the recommended technology selection for new infrastructure projects and other CAPEX form BUs related to Potable Water and Sea Water Cooling.
• Prepare benchmark cost estimation in Scouting study based on information in project request.
• Review the techno-commercial evaluation of the selected strategic options and prepare the preliminary design.
• Identify project segmentation based on project complexity evaluation and cost estimation in scouting.
• Identify Lessons Learnt and project risks and conduct risk assessment workshops with all stakeholders.
• Conduct schedule challenge meeting with all stakeholders to finalize the project schedule.
• Complete project deliverables and submit to QA-QC department followed by Approval Authority in each stage.
• Capex prioritization based on financial indices and project risks is carried out to establish the investment priority of each capex.
• Participate in site selection process with Royal Commission (as required) and other stakeholders in Marafiq.
• Evaluate the UAR for Potable Water and Seawater Cooling. from industrial customers in all industrial cities.
• Conduct clarification meeting with RC and customer as required.
• Review design packages from customers to ensure its compliance to UAR recommendations and Marafiq specifications.
• Review RC design packages for infrastructure development in all industrial cities with respect to planning perspective.
• Ensure compliance to all relevant safety, quality and environmental management procedures.
• Implement and enforce departmental policies, systems, processes, procedures, and controls to ensure adherence to procedural and compliance requirements.

Position Requirements:

• University Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering.

Minimum Experience Requirements

• 5-7 years’ Engineering or facilities management experience in heavy industrial or utilities plant.
• Experience of Desalination and RO plants and Seawater Cooling Processes.
• Experience of managing projects involving various engineering disciplines.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Industries Utilities

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Jeddah - Jeddah, Other/Not Applicable, SA
Skilled (3 Ref: 43912

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Planning Engineer to join our team. The Planning Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing project plans and schedules, ensuring that all project activities are executed efficiently and in accordance with project objectives and timelines. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in project planning, a solid understanding of project management principles, and a proven track record of successful project coordination and execution.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement comprehensive project plans, work breakdown structures, and project schedules using industry-standard planning software and tools, ensuring that all project activities are accurately documented and aligned with project objectives and deliverables.
2. Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to define project goals, milestones, and resource requirements, and create detailed project plans that facilitate effective project execution and coordination.
3. Monitor project progress and performance, tracking key performance indicators and project milestones to identify any deviations, risks, or potential delays, and provide recommendations for mitigation strategies and corrective actions.
4. Conduct regular project reviews and assessments, addressing any plan changes, deviations, or modifications, and providing guidance and support to project teams to ensure that projects are executed in accordance with established plans and schedules.
5. Analyze project data and performance metrics, and prepare regular reports and updates for project stakeholders, highlighting project achievements, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
6. Participate in the development and implementation of project planning methodologies and best practices, and contribute to the enhancement of planning processes and tools for improved project efficiency and performance.
7. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure that project plans are aligned with project requirements, stakeholder expectations, and industry standards, and that all project activities adhere to established timelines and budgets.
8. Provide training and guidance to project teams on project planning protocols, tools, and best practices, and ensure that all team members are equipped with the necessary resources and information for successful project execution.

Qualifications and Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant professional certification is preferred.
2. Proven work experience of at least 10 years in project planning, with a strong focus on developing and managing project plans in the (specific industry) sector.
3. Proficiency in project planning software and tools, such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar planning platforms.
4. In-depth knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices, with a solid understanding of project planning techniques and strategies.
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex project data and provide effective solutions for project planning challenges and optimizations.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders.
7. Experience in the fields of scheduling and planning in well-known consulting companies/construction contracting.
8. Competence and skill in scheduling on Primavera programs (P3, P6) for project planning - the latest version, Informatics and graphic visual presentations of data (Infographics).
9. Candidate who is fluent in Arabic and English is preferred.

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Job Summary:

The Project Planning and Risk Officer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring project plans, schedules, and risk management strategies across various projects within the organization. This role requires a strong understanding of project management methodologies, risk assessment techniques, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will be meticulous, proactive, and possess excellent analytical and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, resource allocation, and budget.
• Create and maintain detailed project schedules using appropriate software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to define project activities, dependencies, and critical paths.
• Monitor project progress against established baselines and identify any deviations or delays.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and forecasts.
• Facilitate planning workshops and meetings to ensure alignment and buy-in from all stakeholders.
• Implement and maintain project planning tools and templates.

Risk Management:

• Identify, assess, and prioritize project risks and opportunities across all project phases.
• Develop and implement robust risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Maintain a comprehensive project risk register, tracking identified risks, their likelihood, impact, and proposed responses.
• Conduct regular risk reviews and updates with project teams and stakeholders.
• Monitor the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures and adjust strategies as needed.
• Provide training and guidance to project teams on risk management best practices.
• Report on overall project risk exposure and recommend actions to senior management.
• Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned related to project planning and risk management.

General:

• Ensure all project planning and risk management activities adhere to company policies, procedures, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and tools.
• Act as a central point of contact for project planning and risk-related inquiries.
• Foster a culture of proactive planning and risk awareness within the organization.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in project planning and risk management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, and risk management roles, preferably within the (relevant industry, e.g., construction, IT, oil & gas) sector.
• Proven experience with project management software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, Agile, Waterfall).
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing risk management frameworks and processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• PMP, PMI-RMP, or other relevant certifications are highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is a strong asset.

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At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project

The project:
This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed-use development including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts along with all associated infrastructure.

Mace is one of the delivery partners requiring high-calibre and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.

To be responsible for planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient and effective flow, storage and staging of materials, plant and equipment, people, services, and related information from point of origin to point of consumption for the purpose of supporting the main contractors deliver the permanent assets within the project.

The logistics team consists of four sub-teams: Planning and Controls, Delivery, Operations and Commercial.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:
Safety first - Going home safe and well:

- You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of Safety First, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
- You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

- You will lead the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
- You will be responsible for best in class service delivery and effective engagement with wider industry and professional bodies to promote Mace
- You will be a recognised expert in PMO and Project Controls, with a strong internal and external network (e.g. clients, contractors, consultancies and other stakeholders).
- Planning the logistics requirements which are sequenced, and integrated with the permanent construction schedule, this will include leading the scheduling and 4D modelling team.
- Planning the capacity requirements of logistics asserts and infrastructure.
- Planning and managing land allocation and handovers between contractors in line with the permanent build schedule.
- Data management of key logístical metrics.
- Development of reporting systems and dashboards relating to the logistics function.
- Leading the Risk Management for the logistics team.
- Development of policies, processes and procedures relating to the logistics operations.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

- You will lead and direct Project teams in the administration of the PMO and Project Controls process, particularly with respect to the cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting.
- You will directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
- You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

- You will mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
- You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge Hub.
- You will use your network to identify talent, lead recruitment, and manage the development, retention and mobility of people, and support our people to achieve their highest potential.

You’ll need to have:

- Experience of planning large complex construction programmes.
- In depth knowledge of scheduling to direct the P6 planners in developing integrated schedules.
- Excellent data analysis skills.
- Ability to identify key KPIs and lead a team to develop reporting systems.
- Good understanding of risk management.
- In-depth knowledge of project controls tools and software.
- Ability to persuade and influence stakeholders and colleagues to accept proposals and recommendations.
- Being able to tackle problems that do not have an obvious solution.
- A degree qualification.
- Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.

You’ll also have:

- Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS (o

About the job Senior Planning/ Project Control Engineer

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Builds project baselines and gains approval of client and internal stakeholders
• Maintains project schedule and resource forecasts throughout the project lifecycle
• Analyses schedule and trends and communicate forecasted schedule risk to project team, drives risk mitigation proposals
• Checks and controls schedule movements, compares with current scope and progress as well as with previous forecast.
• Also compares with productivity factors and validates accuracy of future task durations
• Ensures that forecast task durations and logic are understood and committed by the task owners
• Produces and communicates internal and external project reporting of project status
• Collaborates with 3rd parties on project schedule interfaces including maintenance of an interface register
• Presents all time schedule data in a transparent way, attends project and management reviews to present schedule status
• Interface with the project management team and all key stakeholders.
• Manage the weekly and monthly progress report protocols / templates for progress reporting and monitoring progress against it.
• Manage the preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports/presentations for the client.
• Assisting in establishing / delivering formal reporting arrangements on project progress for the client and project.
• Prepare project advice for any site progress / planning concern that may impact site progress.
• Prepare and manage the daily escalation report for project managers.
• Overseeing the preparation of risk assessments and mitigation plans.

Educational Requirements:

• Degree qualified either in engineering or project management discipline

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The Role

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Master's degree is a plus. - Proven experience in project planning, scheduling, and project control within the construction industry, with a minimum of 8-10 years in a leadership role. - In-depth knowledge of project management tools and software, such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and other scheduling and control systems. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret project data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. - Leadership experience in managing and developing a team of project planners and schedulers. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment, managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. - Certification in Project Management (PMP) or other relevant certifications is highly desirable. - Fluency in English is required

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