Planning Engineer

Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise, and working on projects that transform society for all of us.

As a Planning Engineer at WSP in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, you will play a crucial role in the successful planning and execution of infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive project plans, ensuring timely and efficient project delivery. Your new role, what's involved?

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, utilizing project management software and techniques.

• Identify and analyze potential risks, dependencies, and constraints, and develop mitigation strategies.

• Coordinate with project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and internal teams, to align project objectives and timelines.

• Monitor and report on project progress, identifying and addressing any deviations from the plan.

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams on planning and scheduling best practices.

• Collaborate with project managers to optimize resource allocation and utilization.

• Implement and maintain effective change management processes to ensure seamless project adaptations.

• Continuously review and update project plans to reflect changes in scope, resources, or external factors.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement innovative planning strategies.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

• Minimum 7 years of experience as a Planning Engineer or Project Planner in the infrastructure industry.

• Proficient in using project management software, such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar tools.

• Strong understanding of critical path method (CPM) scheduling and resource management.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Knowledge of local regulations and standards in Saudi Arabia.

• PMP or Prince2 certification is a plus.

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, paid professional subscriptions. Apply now and be the future of WSP!WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms.

We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings,

Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services.