Senior Planning Engineer – Fit-Out Projects

About the role

Black Pearl Consult is looking for a highly experienced Senior Planning Engineer with strong expertise in fit-out projects to join its team in Riyadh. The role covers developing, monitoring and controlling project schedules, coordinating with project teams and making sure fit-out works are delivered within approved timelines and project objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop detailed project schedules for fit-out projects using Primavera P6 or similar planning software
• Prepare baseline programs, look-ahead schedules and recovery plans
• Monitor progress, analyse delays and provide time impact analysis (TIA)
• Coordinate with project managers, site teams, consultants and subcontractors
• Review contractor schedules, progress reports and method statements
• Track milestones, critical paths and resource loading
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards and presentations
• Support claims, variations and extensions of time (EOT) with schedule analysis
• Ensure planning activities comply with contract requirements and project standards

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 12-15 years of experience, with a strong focus on fit-out projects
• Proven experience as a Planning Engineer on commercial, hospitality or retail fit-out projects
• Experience working in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region
• Ability to manage multiple fit-out projects at once

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6, MS Project and reporting tools
• Knowledge of FIDIC contracts
• Strong analytical, coordination and communication skills