Contract and Planning Engineer

Job title

Contract and Planning Engineer

Location(s)

Ghazlan 2 Combined Cycle Power Plant – :70 km north of Dammam, KSA

OR

Qurayyah Combined Cycle Power Plant – :80 km south of Dammam, KSA

Ready to engineer your positive impact?

Then join Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and our 5,600 passionate experts around the globe, driven by shaping a more sustainable world every day. It’s your chance to be a part of the adventure of the century: accelerating the energy transition – while enhancing people’s lives through meaningful projects. Make your contribution to carbon neutrality in markets like nuclear, renewables, power & gas, electrical grids, hydropower & dams, water resources & supply, desalination, complex & high-tech buildings, transport infrastructures, and ports & waterways.

Are you ready to make a difference? Then we look forward to meeting you!

What We Offer

Tractebel is more than a place to work. It’s your chance to evolve alongside top experts on impactful projects around the world. It’s an environment built on team spirit, where you can reach your highest potential.

We actively support the development of our people, and the opportunities for growth within the ENGIE Group are wide open.

We offer a competitive salary package including paid holidays, performance-based bonuses (for eligible roles), comprehensive health insurance, and ENGIE stock options, among other perks.

Flexible, hybrid arrangements allow one day of remote work per week.

We value team spirit and celebrate our achievements with events like our annual Iftar gathering and year-end festivities.

Your mission

As Contract and Planning Engineer in our Thermal Generation department, you will play a key role in ensuring effective project planning, scheduling, contract administration, and cost control for large Combined Cycle and Thermal Power Plant projects. You will be an integral part of the Owner’s Engineer (OE) team, working closely with the Client and EPC Contractor to monitor project performance, resolve contractual matters, and ensure timely completion.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor project planning, scheduling, and budget control activities.
• Proficiently use Primavera for planning, scheduling, and progress tracking.
• Review, assess, and resolve project claims, variation orders, and contractual issues.
• Monitor weekly and monthly progress reports submitted by the EPC Contractor.
• Analyze reported delays, assess recovery schedules, and recommend corrective actions.
• Review milestone completions and certify progress for payment purposes.
• Apply knowledge of FIDIC Turnkey/EPC Contracts in day-to-day contract administration.
• Prepare and present progress and cost control reports to the OE Project Site Manager.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations and technical requirements.
  
  

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Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (approved by Saudi Council of Engineers).
• Minimum 13 years’ experience in project planning, contracts, and cost control of large construction projects, including at least 10 years in Thermal and Combined Cycle Gas Turbine projects.
• Maximum age: 45 years.
  
  

Who You Are

• Strong leadership qualities with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experienced in contract management, claims, change orders, and interpretation of contractual terms.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and MS Office applications.
• Familiar with FIDIC Turnkey/EPC contract structures.
  
  

Your Soft Skills

• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset.
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary, multicultural environment.
  
  

Who We Are

Our top priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. With Tractebel, you are uniquely positioned to make a positive impact on global net-zero targets. The driving force behind reaching these goals is our greatest asset: you. Our people come first, and our strength is in our diversity. Because diversity leads to fresh perspectives that drive performance and innovation!

Find out more about Tractebel, our activities and why you should join us here!

As part of the 96,000-strong ENGIE Group, your career path in pioneering low-carbon solutions around the world knows no limits. Every day is your opportunity to shape a more sustainable world.

Business Unit: Tractebel

Division: Tractebel Div2

Legal Entity: TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A., SAUDI ARABIA BRANCH

Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree