Lead Project Controls Engineer

Job description

the employer is a global engineering, management and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future. We are a team of more than 20,000 experts working around the world in more than 50 countries. We are proud to be part of an ever-changing global industry, delivering transformative work that defines our future. It is our employees who support this performance. As an employee-owned company, we invest in creating a space for everyone to feel safe, valued, and empowered with the right tools and support. Whether you want to achieve excellence in your specialty or expand your experience with flexible roles across our business, you'll be connected to a community of global experts who support you to be your best. Join us and shape your story with the employer, where everyone has the opportunity to shine. About the Role the employer is looking for an experienced Principal Project Controls Engineer/Principal Planner to lead project controls functions across major infrastructure, transport, aviation, rail, urban development and multi-disciplinary programs in Saudi Arabia. You will provide strategic leadership across multiple projects, ensuring effective planning, scheduling, forecasting, risk management, change control and performance reporting throughout the project life cycle. Working closely with Project Managers, Program Managers, Commercial Managers, Design Managers and client stakeholders, you will create and implement integrated systems of project controls, governance processes and reporting frameworks that support proactive, data-driven decision making. You will also act as the technical authority for project controls and support Develop capabilities and mentor teams across the business. Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, below: • Lead the development and implementation of project controls strategies, procedures, governance frameworks and reporting systems across major projects and programmes. • Establish and maintain integrated project controls systems covering schedule, cost, risk, change and performance management processes. • Provide leadership, direction and guidance to project planning and controls teams. • Act as technical authority for planning, scheduling and project controls methodologies across the business. • Develop, review and ensure complex integrated master schedules using Primavera P6. • Establish work breakdown structures (WBS), control accounts, coding structures, progress measurement systems and core programs. • Facilitate schedule development workshops with project teams, clients and stakeholders. • Conduct schedule assurance reviews, program audits and quality assessments using recognized industry standards. • Support the emergence of constantly moving and digital ways of working, and the sharing of knowledge and lessons learned. • Demonstrate safe, ethical and inclusive behaviors consistent with the the employer Values. Essential Candidate Specifications • Extensive experience in project controls, planning and scheduling on large-scale infrastructure or multi-disciplinary programmes. • Proven ability to lead project controls functions across complex projects and programmes. • Strong experience in Primavera P6 and integrated schedule development. • Experience in establishing project controls frameworks, management processes and performance reporting systems. • Sound knowledge of earned value management (E VM), cost and schedule integration, and performance measurement. • Experience in program assurance, schedule audits and quality reviews. • Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work collaboratively with project teams, clients and senior leadership. • Demonstrated ability in risk management, change control and project forecasting. Desirable • Experience supporting infrastructure, transport, aviation, rail or urban development projects within Saudi Arabia or the wider region. • Experience in forensic software analysis and independent evaluation of project performance. • Experience in developing and directing project controls and planning to specialists. • Knowledge of industry recognized project controls standards, logistics methodology and best practices. • Experience in providing executive level reporting and strategic performance insights. Your Benefits and Rewards The benefits we offer vary by country and are subject to local eligibility and policy: • Bonuses and Awards: We are owned by our employees (no outside investors) and through our employee ownership model, success is shared through annual bonus opportunities and long-term engagement as your career grows (subject to local plan, eligibility and business performance) • Medical and life insurance depending on local plan (standard and enhanced coverage may vary by country and policy). • Maternity leave overrides local provisions and paternity leave provisions where applicable. • Support membership/professional organization subscription. • Learning and development Career through diversity of projects, technical networks and structured development opportunities. • Inclusive Culture: We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported

Requirements

• · • Proven ability to lead project controls functions across complex projects and programs
• · • Strong experience in Primavera P6 and integrated schedule development

Skills

Benefits

• Annual leave in line with local policy (competitive within the market).