Planning Engineer

Req ID:463258 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time onsite Project Planner in AlUla, Saudi Arabia we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your comprehensive project planning expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative, collaborative, and results-driven teammates. You'll contribute to the successful delivery of complex railway and infrastructure projects by leveraging your proficiency in Primavera and your adept relationship-building skills. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Project Management, Engineering, Procurement), ensure meticulous scheduling adherence using commonly accepted concepts and practices, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Developing and maintaining comprehensive project timelines and schedules,

  
  

• Proficient utilization of Primavera software for project planning and tracking,

  
  

• Applying knowledge of commonly used scheduling concepts and practices,

  
  

• Demonstrating advanced skills in Excel for data analysis and reporting,

  
  

• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at all levels,

  
  

• Ensuring alignment of project schedules with overall project objectives,

  
  

• Identifying potential scheduling conflicts and proposing viable solutions,

  
  

• Continuously improving scheduling practices based on project feedback,

  
  

• Communicating effectively across teams to facilitate project success,

  
  

• Contributing to the successful delivery of railway or infrastructure projects"

  
  

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in a related field,

  
  

• Experience or understanding of project management in railway or infrastructure projects,

  
  

• Knowledge of Primavera scheduling software,

  
  

• Familiarity with project scheduling concepts and practices,

  
  

• Project Management certification,

  
  

• Advanced skills in Excel,

  
  

• Strong reporting capabilities,

  
  

• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic work environment,

  
  

• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively at all levels

  
  

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Work with advanced project scheduling tools and methodologies, including Primavera,

  
  

• Progress towards becoming a key player in the successful delivery of complex railway or infrastructure projects,

  
  

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues,

  
  

• Utilise our dynamic working environment",

  
  

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

  
  

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.