Lead Planning Engineer at Systra KSA

New Cairo City, Cairo, Egypt -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Planning, Scheduling, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving, Primavera P6, Critical Path Method, Earned Value Management, Railway Engineering, Data Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Presentation Skills, MS Office Suite, English Fluency

Industry

Engineering Services

Description

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world. For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow. Context Overview The Lead Planning Engineer will be responsible for leading planning and scheduling activities for High Speed railway projects. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining detailed project schedules, conducting critical path analysis, and providing accurate progress reporting to internal and external stakeholders. Missions/Main Duties Responsible for Developing, Inetgrating and managing Different project schedules, monitoring progress, and ensuring projects are completed on time. Conduct thorough review and assessment of contractor's schedule submissions, including baseline and monthly updates Analyze progress curves, histograms, and other visual representations to identify trends and potential issues. Provide early warnings to subsystems and identify critical path activities. Collaborate with various teams to optimize project performance. This role requires strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as expertise in project management software (Primavera) and Railway projects. Profile/Skills Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil, Construction Management, or a related field). 8-10 years of progressive experience in project planning and controls within the railway. Proven experience as a Lead Planning Engineer on major railway/transport mobility projects is highly preferred. Expert proficiency in project management software, particularly Primavera P6. Strong knowledge of planning methodologies (e.g., Critical Path Method, Earned Value Management). Familiarity with railway specific engineering, operations, and regulations. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and presentation skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially MS Excel for data analysis and reporting. Fluent in English (Writing, Speaking and reading). Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.

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Responsibilities

The Lead Planning Engineer will lead planning and scheduling activities for High Speed railway projects, developing and maintaining detailed project schedules. This role includes conducting critical path analysis and providing progress reporting to stakeholders.