Senior Project Controls Engineer

About Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 experts operating in more than 50 countries. As an employee-owned business, the company focuses on fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are supported to excel in their specialisms or broaden their experience across various roles.

The Role of Senior Project Controls Engineer

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Project Controls Engineer / Planner to support major infrastructure, transport, buildings, and land development projects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves developing and maintaining project programs, implementing project controls processes, and providing performance reporting to ensure effective project delivery. The position requires 5-10 years of experience and involves close collaboration with Project Managers, Project Directors, Design Managers, and multidisciplinary technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project programs using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Establish and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), program baselines, and reporting frameworks.
• Coordinate program development with project managers, design managers, and technical discipline leads.
• Monitor project progress, maintain program updates, and perform critical path analysis.
• Support project forecasting, earned value management, and performance measurement activities.
• Develop and maintain project controls dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting.
• Administer change control processes and assess program impacts associated with scope changes.
• Prepare project controls reports, executive summaries, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support bid planning activities, including tender programs, resource schedules, and delivery strategies.
• Promote best practice in planning, scheduling, and project controls across the business.
• Support continuous improvement and digital ways of working, sharing knowledge and lessons learned.
• Demonstrate safe, ethical, and inclusive behaviors aligned with Mott MacDonald values.

Employee Benefits

Mott MacDonald offers a range of benefits, which vary by country and are subject to eligibility and local policy. These include:

• Annual bonus opportunities and longer-term participation through the employee ownership model.
• Medical and life insurance as per local plans.
• Annual leave competitive within the market.
• Maternity leave above local provisions and paternity leave where applicable.
• Support for professional membership/institution subscriptions.
• Learning and career development through diverse projects, technical networks, and structured opportunities.
• An inclusive culture committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.