Project Controls Engineer

AtkinsRéalis are looking for a Project Controls Engineer in Riyadh, KSA.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.  News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://careers.atkinsrealis.com

Key Responsibilities: 

• Ability to develop initial baseline schedules with little project information. This requires previous experience in new-build, commercial and mixed-use development

• Assist in the preparation and management of strategic programmes, including design, procurement and construction schedules together with supporting information required schedules

• Include all project stages from initiation to completion in the baseline and identify stage gates accordingly

• Review the schedules and related documents the Designers, Contractors and Sub-Contractors including monthly reports and analyse the content to ensure compliance with project objectives 

• Review schedule trends to identify problem areas and recommend corrective action to management.  Monitor actual progress against planned progress 

• Monitor engineering design progress, material and equipment procurement and construction and commissioning status 

• Utilise progress monitoring tools using earned value for the management and monitoring of the schedules.  Monitor progress both on and off site.  Identify deviations (progress trends) in both construction and procurement progress and suggest possible courses of corrective action 
• Monitor the Contractor’s procurement activities including review of their tracking of long lead items

• Working closely with the Project Controls Director and Project Team to ensure that the ‘programme’ is feasible

• Interface daily with the Client, Main Contractor, Sub-Contractors, and internal management

• Carry out studies into scheduling, manpower, cash flow, and material flow as needed 

• Attend offsite meetings as requested by the Client 

• Review schedules for slippage of key dates 

• Assist in the evaluation of any claim for time extension or major change to the schedule 

• Participate with the project management team, as directed by the Project Director, to achieve project deliverables

• Review and submit Contractor schedules for baseline approvals 

• Issue high-level schedule weekly updates 

• Identify, report and present on the main issues interfering with progress 

• Identify, report and present on measures for improving schedule performance 

• Coordinate the generation of weekly and monthly progress reporting for the project
• Complete weekly and monthly schedule reporting for the project
• Prepare monthly rate of progress letters

• Monitor the timing of submittals against schedule requirements 

• Develop and monitor programme KPIs   

Key Requirements: 

• 5+ years’ experience including PMC, pre and post contract experience

• Ideally you will hold a membership/chartership from a construction related professional body

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

• Tax-free salary
• Life insurance coverage
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage
• Paid Annual leave
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus program
• Annual flight contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Transportation & housing allowances
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.