Planning Engineer

Pace is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy firm based in the Middle East which provides architecture, engineering, and planning services. We assist national governments, international organisations, and private sector companies in delivering successful and local solutions with global expertise. Founded in 1968 in Kuwait City, we build on our fifty-five-year legacy by continuing to contribute positively and ethically to the development and shaping of our societies.

As one of the region’s largest privately owned design and engineering consultancies, we currently employ more than 750 professionals and operate internationally in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

• Apply project management and planning tools and techniques to ensure that the project finish date and milestones are successfully achieved.

• Conduct earned value analysis (EVA) and other performance measurement tools.
• Coordinate change management, ensuring proper assessment of time and cost implications.
• Develop and manage project schedules to ensure timely completion of all milestones.
• Ensure compliance with project control procedures and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with project timelines, standards, and quality requirements.
• Interface with client representatives on project performance, risks, and scheduling matters.
• Monitor and report on project progress, identifying variances and proposing mitigation measures.
• Oversee and coordinate the work of subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Prepare and set up project budgets, providing monthly cost management reports to monitor actual costs versus planned costs.
• Support cost control by tracking project budgets, commitments, and expenditures.
• Track project progress, identify potential delays or risks, and implement corrective measures.
• Work closely with site supervision teams, planning engineers, and contractors to validate actual progress and forecast completion.

• Over 10 years experience or as required by related construction supervision agreement.
• Experience having worked with reputable engineering firms, preferably consulting firms within the industry.
• Knowledge and practical experience of working with Primavera.

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering.

• Saudi Council of Engineers (SSE) Membership or any local engineer's society membership, i.e. CRPEP (for Bahrain).
• Software skills with microsoft office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc), Primavera and Microsoft Projects.
• Excellent communication skills and presentation skills.
• Compilation of various project reports as directed by management from time to time.
• Client focussed, providing advice and services.
• Works well in a team with a collaborative approach.
• Detail minded, thorough and systematic in their approach to work.

Join our award-winning multidisciplinary consultancy firm, offering architecture, engineering, and planning services based in the GCC region with projects across the globe.

With over 55 years of pushing boundaries in design, innovation, and quality, employees have the chance to contribute to projects shaping the landmarks of the future.

Our commitment to prioritising people ensures a safe, diverse, inclusive, and progressive work environment where employees can grow and develop their careers through organisational, individual, and professional goals. Collaborating with industry-leading experts on unique projects, you can also enjoy the economic benefits and lifestyle opportunities the region offers.