Background
Since 1998, Havelock One Interiors has established itself as a leading turnkey fit-out service provider in the Middle East We specialise in interior contracting and the manufacturing of bespoke joinery, metalworks and sophisticated shop fittings.
As a result of expansion in the key growth market of KSA we are seeking to appoint experienced professionals to take our business forward Therefore, we are offering interviews with well-qualified candidates who are looking to further their careers We offer an established work environment and a loyal and respectful corporate culture.
Even though our KSA office is located in Riyadh, we work on different projects all across the country Consequently, the ideal candidate for the Planning Engineer position (as well as other vacancies in KSA) is flexible and adaptable In return, you will be rewarded with great opportunities to work on challenging projects in this key growth market.
Role Summary
The Planning engineer has to prepare the work programs as per the guidelines provided by the Projects Team and monitor the progress of the project against the plan to ensure its completion within the specified time frame and within allocated budgets.
Duties and responsibilities
- Support project management team to ensure project progress and generate report on all variations in conjunction with the Projects team, prepare a programme of works which is acceptable to the client and which indicates the sequence of operations, dependencies and resource requirements
- Prepare master project schedule and plans during tender and execution stage
- Monitor the material submittal, approval and procurement schedule against the project plan and update or revise
- Accurately record progress and adjust forecasts as required Prepare reports on progress and causes of programme/progress variations
- Attend project review meeting with Consultant / Project Management representative, prepare and submit report to management as required Also prepare progress report for all the projects based on site visits and project progress review
- Coordinate information between other parties including Client, Suppliers and Contractors to determine and monitor the availability of materials and finished goods in line with programme
- Preparation of information schedules inclusive of Architects, Engineers, nominations and long lead schedules
- Develop, monitor, and update the project schedule in Primavera P6 and a progress measurement system with reports on progress or deviations
- Plan, monitor, and control the resources and cost deployed for the project considering the budget, demand, productivity, historical trend, forecast requirements, & priorities
- Play an imperative role in tracking the physical progress and conducting weekly review meetings with relevant stakeholders ensuring compliance to the target dates
- Accountable for preparing consolidated project cash flows, Progress S-curves, look ahead schedule, project dashboards and reports, manpower projections, mitigation strategies, and forecast schedules
- Analyze, develop, and review the delay analysis (EOT) with time and cost impact
- Highlight the critical risks/ issues/ opportunities associated with the project
- Highlight the critical risks/ issues/ opportunities associated with the project
Personal qualities
We are looking for a versatile Planning Engineer in KSA who has the following experience, skills and personal attributes:
- 5 years of relevant experience in in an interior fit-out contracting company
- Attention to details & in-depth knowledge of construction process & methodology
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment
- Successful track record of working on all types of projects eg Hospitality,Hotels, High End Residential, Palaces, F&B, Retail, Entertainment, Health, Education etc
- Academic qualification (preferably University Degree) in a technical discipline
- Strong technical and commercial abilities
- A very good knowledge of latest developments in the fit-out market The candidate should be well-versed with the current trends and news influencing market and be able to suggest ideas to boost the Companys industry presence and build our brand
- Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully in a multinational market environment
We are looking forward to receiving your application for the position as Planning Engineer in KSA in case you meet the above-mentioned criteria.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.