Planning Engineer

About the role

KEO International Consultants, an AEP/PMCM firm recognised as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and ranked #1 in the Middle East in the 2024 WA100 survey, is looking for a Planning Engineer in Al Madinah. The role covers developing and monitoring project schedules, analysing progress and costs, and supporting delay analysis and contract administration.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules, sequencing, phasing and logistics with the Senior Planning Engineer and Project Leadership.
• Monitor and analyse project progress, cost data, productivity and earned value metrics, and report performance against approved plans.
• Review contractor work programmes, verify actual progress and assess schedule compliance and delays.
• Manage schedule updates in Primavera, support delay analysis, change orders and Extension of Time (EOT) evaluations.
• Monitor cost plans and cash flows, and consolidate results into monthly consultant and project control reports.
• Prepare and report KPIs, project metrics and risk-related inputs suited to the project stage.
• Coordinate long-lead item schedules and support procurement tracking with contractors and suppliers.
• Take part in contract administration, project meetings and monthly reporting.

Required profile

• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in project cost and planning and delay analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil Engineering preferred).
• Proven experience across various project types.
• Solid understanding of delay analysis methodologies and claim review and preparation.
• Strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and other planning tools (for review purposes)
• Delay analysis and claim preparation

What we offer

• Internal global mobility and career development opportunities
• On-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Individual athletic sponsorship and study assistance sponsorship
• Employee referral rewards