Lead Planning Engineer

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WSP is looking for a Lead Planning Engineer for an Entertainment and Tourism Mega Project based in the Southwest of Riyadh.

Your new role, what's involved?

• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, to ensure a smooth and efficient construction process.
• Collaborate with the finance team to create and monitor project budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring adherence to financial constraints.
• Work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration and communication throughout all project phases.
• Identify potential project risks and develop contingency plans to address and mitigate them effectively.
• Regularly assess project progress against established timelines and milestones, promptly addressing any delays or deviations.
• Implement robust quality control measures to ensure that construction work meets the highest standards and adheres to all relevant regulations and codes.
• Optimize resource allocation, including manpower, materials, and equipment, to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Provide timely and accurate project status reports to senior management, highlighting key performance indicators and project milestones.
• Oversee the preparation and administration of contracts with vendors and subcontractors, ensuring all parties comply with contractual obligations.
  
  

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

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or related fields
• 15 years of post-graduate experience with prior GCC experience
• Extensive experience working with project management consultancies
• Previous experience in Project Controls, Planning, Forensic Delay Analysis, Claims and Project Management
• Good knowledge and experience of the project lifecycle for construction projects in respect to project controls, planning, risk, cost and schedule control
• Good knowledge of the design process and construction methodologies
• Experienced Project Controls professional with good technical skills (i.e. critical path, earned value, etc)
• Experience in the application of Primavera P6
  
  

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!

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Apply now and be the future of WSP!

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