Principal Project Planner

About the role

Worley is seeking a Principal Project Planner to lead planning activities for engineering, procurement, construction and project management projects across its energy, chemicals and resources portfolio in Saudi Arabia. The role will drive the creation and maintenance of detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment with cost, quality and safety objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain critical‑path schedules for engineering and installation projects using Primavera P6 Cloud.
• Apply Earned Value Management techniques to monitor project performance and forecast outcomes.
• Provide guidance and training to junior planning staff and act as the focal point for planning development needs.
• Implement cost‑effective planning solutions within budget constraints and adhere to the business unit’s quality‑assurance procedures.
• Collaborate with project teams, negotiate changes, and communicate schedule status to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety procedures on all planning activities.

Required profile

• Proven experience in large‑scale EPC project planning within the energy or chemicals sector.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Capability to lead or contribute effectively as a team member.

Required skills

• Critical Path Method planning techniques
• Computer‑based planning and scheduling techniques
• Primavera Project Planning software (P6 Cloud)
• Earned Value Management techniques
• Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) methodology