LEAD SCHEDULING ENGINEER (To Be Based in Saudi Arabia)

The Lead Scheduling Engineer will join a project controls team supporting a geographically diverse portfolio of onshore and offshore projects in Saudi Arabia. The role is responsible for developing, maintaining and monitoring project schedules so that resources, milestones and deliverables are coordinated and project execution remains on track. It provides project teams with reliable schedule data, early warning of delays and practical recommendations to protect completion dates.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, including baseline plans, milestone dates, key deliverables and reporting structures.
• Monitor progress against approved schedules, identify slippage and analyse the reasons for deviations from the planned programme.
• Perform critical path analysis and identify constraints, interfaces and potential bottlenecks that may affect project milestones.
• Coordinate with construction and project teams to prepare, review and approve schedules and use appropriate tools to monitor execution.
• Maintain accurate scheduling data and communicate schedule risks, issues and required interventions to project management.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly progress reports, look-ahead plans, progress curves and manpower histograms, while maintaining standard planning procedures.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A BE or BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline from a recognised programme.
• At least 15 years of experience in scheduling engineering and project management in oil and gas facilities.
• Advanced knowledge of baseline critical-path schedules, progress measurement systems, schedule updates and risk analysis.
• Proficiency with Primavera or comparable planning tools, plus PMP and Scheduling Professional (SP) certification or equivalent.

Skills

The role requires strong analytical thinking, schedule logic, data accuracy and clear reporting. Candidates should be able to coordinate multiple project interfaces, communicate risks early and make schedule information understandable to project leaders. Experience with resource planning, progress measurement, construction coordination and disciplined document control is important.

Employment Details

This is a full-time role based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The role supports project delivery teams working across different locations and project environments. The exact worksite and work schedule will be confirmed in the offer. Applicants should be prepared for a senior project controls position with substantial coordination and reporting responsibility.