Senior Planner

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Planner to join our Program Management Consultancy team based in AlUla. This role will focus on supporting the PMC Development Stage (RIBA 0-4) for high-profile construction projects within Saudi Arabia, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop initial baseline schedules with limited project information, leveraging extensive construction project experience including both pre and post contract phases.
• Assist in creating and managing comprehensive strategic programmes covering design, procurement, and construction timelines along with supporting schedule information.
• Integrate all project stages from initiation through completion into the baseline, with clear identification of stage gates.
• Coordinate and develop master planning, engineering, procurement, and construction schedules alongside related supporting documents.
• Establish and agree upon project reporting procedures; prepare and deliver monthly progress presentations.
• Create project and programme dashboard templates for use by designers and contractors across the programme.
• Evaluate schedules and associated reports from designers and contractors to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Analyze schedule trends, identify issues, recommend corrective measures, and monitor actual versus planned progress.
• Track engineering design progress, procurement of materials and equipment, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Develop progress monitoring tools using earned value management for effective oversight of schedules on and off site.
• Collaborate closely with the Project Controls Manager and Project Team to ensure programme feasibility and compliance with Master Plan and contractual obligations.
• Maintain daily interfaces with designers, PMCs, contractors, subcontractors, and internal management teams.
• Conduct studies relating to scheduling, manpower requirements, cash flow, and material flow as necessary.
• Attend client-requested offsite meetings to provide updates and insights.
• Review schedules for potential delays in key milestones and assist with defending or approving any claims for time extensions or significant schedule changes.
• Implement and uphold consistent administration procedures across the project for planning activities.
• Participate with the program management team under direction of the Project Controls Director to achieve project goals.
• Include stakeholder requirements and approvals in the baseline schedule.
• Issue weekly high-level schedule updates and report areas impacting progress.
• Suggest measures to enhance schedule performance and standardize scheduling, reporting procedures, tools, templates, and instructions throughout the programme.
• Monitor the timing of document submittals against schedule expectations.
• Develop and track programme Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Candidate Profile

• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in construction or engineering industries.
• At least 3 years of experience with similar project types in the region is preferred.
• Possession of a degree related to engineering, construction, or project management is ideal, along with membership or chartered status from a relevant professional construction body.
• Proficiency in Arabic (both speaking and writing) will be considered an advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective interactions with technical and non-technical stakeholders and clear presentation of project information.
• Excellent time management capabilities to prioritize effectively and handle multiple competing demands in a dynamic environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project demands and challenges to ensure successful delivery.
• A strong commitment to safety, consistently prioritizing and maintaining project safety standards.
• An alignment with company values: Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence.

Compensation and Benefits

• Tax-exempt salary package.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Inclusive medical insurance benefits.
• Accrued annual leave.
• Participation in company gratuity schemes.
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses.
• Annual travel allowance for flights.
• Housing and transportation allowances.
• Access to an Employee Wellbeing Program offering 24/7 support in areas such as financial advice, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis is a top-tier engineering services and nuclear organization dedicated to transforming infrastructure and energy systems globally by integrating people, data, and technology. Our global team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers partners across industries to engineer sustainable solutions for a better future.