Planning Engineer – Electrical & Instrumentation

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Planning Engineer specializing in Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) within the Oil & Gas EPC construction sector. Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this role requires planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting on all E&I project activities to ensure milestones are met within budget and timeframe.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate, maintain, and revise comprehensive project schedules for E&I workflows using Primavera P6.
• Develop baseline timelines, recovery strategies, and upcoming activity schedules for proactive management.
• Track and evaluate the progress of projects ensuring alignment between planned and actual performance.
• Liaise effectively with project management, engineering, procurement, construction crews, and subcontractors to facilitate timely task execution.
• Generate regular progress documentation including daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Assess delays critically to suggest appropriate remedial measures.
• Supervise allocation and use of manpower, machinery, and materials linked to E&I operations.
• Oversee procurement schedules and delivery timelines for critical E&I components.
• Produce analytical tools such as progress measurement reports, S-curves, histograms, and productivity analytics.
• Engage in project review forums offering updated scheduling insights.
• Uphold conformity with client specifications, project standards, and internal procedures.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 5 to 10 years of hands-on planning experience specifically in Oil & Gas EPC construction projects.
• Preferred 3 to 5 years work tenure within the Gulf region.
• In-depth understanding of Electrical and Instrumentation construction processes.
• Advanced proficiency using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Strong grasp of project scheduling principles, progress tracking, resource allocation, and cost monitoring.
• Knowledge of standards from Saudi Aramco, SABIC, ADNOC, or equivalent major Oil & Gas institutions is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, interaction, and analytical abilities.
• Capacity to work effectively under pressure and adhere to stringent project deadlines.

Desired Experience

• Previous involvement in EPC projects within the Oil & Gas domain.
• Expertise in project control protocols, planning methodologies, and structured reporting.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary construction operations is a plus.

Compensation and Additional Information

The monthly salary ranges from SAR 5,000 to 7,000 depending on experience and interview results.