Planning Engineer📣 Job Ad

About the Role

SJ Group is seeking a highly organized and experienced Planning Engineer to join our team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position requires a proactive individual with a strong background in project planning and scheduling, ideally within a PMC (Project Management Consultancy) environment. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient execution of projects through meticulous planning and reporting. SJ Group fosters a collaborative and creative work environment where talent, hard work, and teamwork are valued. We encourage innovative problem-solving and aim to make a positive impact. If you are a self-starter with excellent communication skills and a passion for planning, we invite you to apply and contribute to our success.

Key Responsibilities

The Planning Engineer will be responsible for a range of duties focused on project planning and execution. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting thorough schedule reviews to ensure project timelines are met and to identify potential risks.
• Developing and maintaining comprehensive project schedules.
• Managing and analyzing project data to support planning and decision-making processes.
• Preparing and presenting clear and concise project reports to stakeholders.
• Utilizing Power BI for data visualization and reporting purposes.
• Leveraging Microsoft Excel and Power Queries for efficient data manipulation and analysis.
• Preparing presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint to communicate project status and plans effectively.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• A minimum of 8-10 years of professional experience in planning engineering.
• Solid experience in conducting schedule reviews.
• Preferably 2-3 years of experience within a PMC (Project Management Consultancy) environment.
• Proficiency in the Arabic language is mandatory.
• Availability for a new role on short notice, ideally less than 1 month.
• Preference will be given to candidates already located in Jeddah.

Required Skills

Successful candidates will demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:

• Schedule Reviews
• PMC Experience
• Power BI
• Data Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Power Queries
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Reporting
• Excellent Communication Skills

Work Context

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role operates within SJ Group, a company that values collaboration and innovation.