Project Planner

Job description
Due to the continued success of our Saudi Arabia office, Rider Levett Bucknall
are currently seeking a Project Controls Manager to join their team. This is
an exciting opportunity for high calibre individuals to join and strengthen
the commercial section of the Project Management Division.
A background in a tier ‎1 PMC is essential as successful candidates will be
also expected to contribute to the on-going success of the team by spotting
and pursuing new opportunities to grow the business.
Must have demonstrable experience of having been employed as a Project
Controls Manager for a minimum of ‎5 years.
Proven tact and diplomacy in dealings with client organizations in the Middle
East is essential.
This will be an extremely rewarding role working for a company with excellent
growth plans in the Middle East.
The Project comprises a high-end mixed-use portfolio of projects on a single
master plan located in Riyadh, KSA comprising leisure and entertainment,
residential and infrastructure assets. This commission will require ‎6-day week
working. Job requirements
Key Responsibilities:
Manages the planning function according to the Client requirements
Scheduling, monitoring & control
Works closely with Project Controls Function
Review and approval of contractor’s programmes
Formulate and execute strategies to demonstrate areas of under-performance,
using as-built project data found within reports, handover documentation,
progress updates and minutes of meetings.
System for effective planning, scheduling, monitoring and control
Sets overall timeframe for the program in line with the Program strategy and
programme objectives.
Compliance to Statutory Approvals obligations by all parties
Continuous improvement of planning processes and procedures across project
portfolio
Management of level ‎1, ‎2 and ‎3 programmes and resulting focus schedules (e.g.
for design or procurement)
Set standards / guidelines for Planning
Identification of key stages of work at the Programme Plan level (scheduling)
Creates an understanding of the logistic requirements for the delivery plan
and to provide the planning of the temporary logistic requirements
Executive quality audits of project and supply chain programmes
Manage scheduling and coordination of work by determining operational
priorities and resolving work load problems
Evaluate work techniques and methods for conformance to established standards
Person Specification:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the
role. They will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with
good commercial results.
Degree in Project Management or similar technical discipline is essential
Must be proficient in the use of Primavera P6 software
Full membership of a Professional Body (RICS/CIOB/APM) is desirable.
A minimum of ‎10 years’ technical delivery experience gained within a
consultancy or end user client.
Middle East experience is essential.
Ability to identify and develop potential opportunities to secure more
business for RLB KSA
Well organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and
commercially astute.
Excellent communication and presentation skills both written and verbal.
Excellent customer service, communication and client/external interface skills
A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising
workloads and delivering to deadlines
Must be a self-starter as this role is a stand-alone position, as the only
planner on the project
A team player with a ‘can do’ attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic,
personable and flexible
Western educated candidates preferred Company Overview
With ‎65 KSA staff currently and with ambitious plans to grow the business
alongside ‎4,000 worldwide RLB personnel, we truly have a global reach and with
such collateral, we can offer a local presence to our clients without
exception. We are committed to our core services and pride ourselves on our
dedication to customer care and leading-edge service provision.
RLB KSA is actively delivering projects that directly contribute to the
Nation’s ‎2030 Vision which includes projects within the following sectors:
Leisure, Commercial, Mixed Use, Residential, Defence, Healthcare, and
Education. In addition, we also deliver projects successfully to the Luxury
end of the Private Sector.
We are an award winning, leading independent firm providing our clients with
some of the most comprehensive and forward-thinking advice available.
Job Type: Full-time