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Utter Dar Al Yusr, a distinguished architectural consultancy based in Saudi Arabia, is committed to delivering innovative design solutions and research-driven technical studies.
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Company Description
Utter Dar Al Yusr, a distinguished architectural consultancy based in Saudi Arabia, is committed to delivering innovative design solutions and research-driven technical studies.
Known for combining design theory with practical execution, the firm develops strategic, implementable spatial frameworks that address real-world challenges.
With deep local insight, regulatory expertise, and a collaborative approach, the company is aligned with public-sector initiatives and dedicated to creating human-centered, culturally resonant environments.
Utter Dar Al Yusr’s unique approach emphasizes prototyping, testing, and adaptation to craft solutions that enhance experiences and optimize performance.
Role Description
We are seeking an experienced
Planning Engineer
to join our team in
Makkah
.
The role is responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules, coordinating handover and close-out activities, supporting commissioning-related planning, and ensuring proper progress reporting across multiple disciplines.
The successful candidate will play a key role in tracking milestones, monitoring risks, coordinating with stakeholders, and supporting efficient project delivery through structured planning and reporting practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain project schedules and detailed planning trackers
- Monitor progress against baseline plans and highlight critical delays or risks
- Coordinate handover, walkdown, punch list, and close-out activities
- Support commissioning-related planning and documentation follow-up
- Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and executive summaries
- Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders
- Track documentation status including as-built drawings, manuals, and related records
- Support operational readiness and training coordination where required
- Maintain schedule updates using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project
- Support data tracking within CMMS or asset-related systems when applicable
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
- Minimum
- 10–15 years
- of relevant experience
- At least
- 5 years
- in a
Planning Engineer And Senior Planner
- role
- Strong experience in planning, scheduling, handover, commissioning support, and close-out
- Advanced knowledge of
Primavera P6
and
Ms Project
- **Good reporting, coordination, and stakeholder management skills**
- **Experience in complex multi-discipline environments is preferred**
- **Exposure to CMMS / asset systems such as SAP PM**
- ,
Maximo
, or equivalent is an advantage
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