Vanderlande is looking for an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join their team in KSA, focusing on high-stakes airport logistics projects. This is a chance to step into a leadership role where you will drive project timelines, mitigate risks, and mentor upcoming talent in a fast-paced global environment.
Role Overview
As a Senior Planning Engineer at Vanderlande, you are the backbone of project delivery. You won’t just be sitting behind a desk creating charts; you will be the bridge between Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning teams. Your mission is to keep complex, large-scale airport infrastructure projects on track by navigating critical paths and resource-loaded schedules.
If you enjoy breaking down massive projects into actionable milestones and using Primavera P6 to solve real-world logistical puzzles, this role fits your profile. You will be presenting your findings to stakeholders and ensuring the entire team moves in sync to meet global standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Schedule Management: Own the development and maintenance of detailed project schedules using Primavera P6. You will handle everything from WBS development to critical path analysis.
- Progress Tracking: Regularly track project health through S-curves, histograms, and earned value analysis.
- Risk Mitigation: Anticipate delays before they become problems. You will identify schedule risks and propose recovery plans that keep the project moving.
- Contractual Support: Provide technical expertise for EOT (Extension of Time) claims and delay analysis.
- Team Leadership: Act as a mentor for junior planning engineers, reviewing their deliverables and pushing for better standards across the board.
- Stakeholder Presentation: Communicate schedule performance and corrective actions clearly during project review meetings.
Eligibility & Requirements
Vanderlande values professionals who have seen projects through from start to finish. To be a strong candidate, ensure you meet the following criteria:
- Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Construction Engineering.
- Experience: At least 10 years of professional experience in planning and project controls. Prior work on large-scale infrastructure, EPC, BHS, or MHS projects is highly preferred.
- Technical Toolkit: You must have advanced expertise in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with Power BI and MS Project is a major plus.
- Core Skills: You should be comfortable with baseline scheduling, resource planning, and complex delay analysis.
- Soft Skills: Leadership is non-negotiable. You need to manage a multicultural, multidisciplinary team effectively and communicate complex data to non-technical stakeholders.
How to Apply
Ready to take your career to the next level in the Gulf region? You can view the full job breakdown and submit your application through the Vanderlande recruitment platform here. Make sure your CV highlights your specific experience with Primavera P6 and any large-scale infrastructure projects you have managed in the past.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is this a remote role?
No, this is a site-based position located in KSA (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) requiring you to work on-site with project teams.
What software proficiency is required for this role?
Expertise in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel is mandatory. Knowledge of Power BI and Microsoft Project is considered a strong advantage for the application.
What kind of projects will I be working on?
You will focus on airport logistics solutions, including baggage and cargo handling systems, as well as software-driven logistics processes for major global airports.