We're seeking a Planning Engineer to join our client's team in Riyadh, KSA. The role is responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling production and project schedules across manufacturing and fit-out operations. The primary focus is production planning, ensuring all manufacturing divisions operate according to realistic, optimized, and achievable schedules.
The position also supports project schedule control, progress monitoring, delay identification, Extension of Time (EOT) analysis, and compliance with FIDIC-based contractual planning requirements, ensuring alignment between production, project execution, and contractual obligations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Production Planning
- Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for joinery, metal works, FRP/GRP, solid surface, signage, and POP divisions.
- Convert project milestones and delivery dates into detailed fabrication and production programs.
- Conduct capacity planning, assess manpower and machine availability, and identify production constraints and bottlenecks.
- Coordinate with Technical and Design teams to ensure timely release of shop drawings, cutting lists, and fabrication data.
- Monitor daily production progress and issue weekly dashboards and performance reports.
2. Project Schedule Planning
- Prepare baseline project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
- Maintain regular schedule updates, including weekly updates and rolling 2-week and 4-week lookahead plans.
- Support Project Managers with recovery schedules and mitigation plans, ensuring alignment between site execution and factory production.
3. Progress Monitoring & Delay Identification
- Track daily and weekly progress using measurable production and site data.
- Maintain a structured delay register capturing causes, impacts, and responsibility.
- Issue early warning notices for potential critical path impacts.
- Coordinate with Operations and Commercial teams to ensure accurate delay recording and reporting.
4. Claims, EOT & Delay Analysis Support
- Prepare schedule-based analyses and supporting documentation for EOT submissions.
- Perform delay analysis including Time Impact Analysis (TIA), window analysis, and as-planned vs as-built comparisons.
- Maintain planning records and logs required for claims and dispute substantiation.
- Prepare planning narratives, charts, and delay diagrams for contractual submissions.
5. Contractual & Client-Facing Planning Compliance
- Ensure schedules and reports comply with contractual requirements in terms of format, content, and reporting timelines.
- Provide planning input for delay notices, variation claims, and contractual correspondence.
- Attend client and consultant planning meetings to present schedule status and recovery strategies.
6. Cross-Functional Coordination
- Coordinate planning activities with Technical, Procurement, Production, QA/QC, Logistics, and Project Management teams.
- Participate in weekly operations, production, and planning meetings.
- Ensure planning outputs align with operational priorities and execution strategies.
7. Data Management & ERP Integration
- Update planning and production data within the ERP system, including job cards, WIP, material readiness, and production progress.
- Support cost-to-complete and forecasting activities through accurate planning data.
- Analyze productivity rates and historical data to continuously improve planning accuracy.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 58 years of experience in production and project planning within manufacturing or fit-out environments.
- Proven experience supporting at least 23 Extension of Time (EOT) submissions.
- GCC experience (KSA or UAE) is preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 is an advantage.
