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Overview
You might know us for the great work we do across a wide variety of projects. We’re proud to say it’s thanks to our people’s diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. Joining us means becoming part of this genuinely collaborative environment where everyone’s voice is valued and treated equally. We’re passionate about what we do, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously.
Your role
As a Senior/Associate Project Planner, you will work across our Project Delivery Practice and collaborate with Project Managers and Project Directors to control and manage design activities on multi‑disciplinary commissions for complex infrastructure projects in our markets.
- Develop and implement high‑quality planning and scheduling standards to inform Project Managers.
- Produce detailed logic‑linked/resource‑loaded project plans in Primavera P6.
- Ensure integration of project control procedures into the project delivery process.
- Provide expert advice, including weekly or monthly schedule updates.
- Produce monthly planning reports, resource updates and projections.
- Produce ad‑hoc reports informing the Project Manager of significant schedule impacts and their effect on progress and completion.
- Control change and manage an effective change‑control process, including claims.
- Prepare information and attend regular planning and progress meetings.
- Monitor and report performance against programme, technical quality, financial and KPI targets and take mitigation actions to prevent targets being missed.
- Identify, escalation, and manage any matters that could pose a contractual/commercial risk such as project deviations, slippage reports, opportunities, and mitigations.
- Lead and aid in development of the team of planners.
About You
- Experienced Engineering Professional with a recognised degree, diploma or equivalent, or qualified by experience.
- Expert user of Primavera P6 (and ideally MS Project) with proven years of experience in planning and scheduling.
- Proficient in Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Experience with schedule, risk and cost analysis.
- Proficient in NEC‑type contracts and in applying the contract clauses.
- Confident and professional manner with excellent communication skills with clients and colleagues, to ensure clarity and effectively influence.
- Analytical thinker able to show initiative and creativity; skilled at collaborating and building relationships across wider teams; good report writing and presentation skills.
- Self‑motivated, able to work independently and under pressure, with proven ability to deliver to deadlines.
Reward & benefits
Competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits that can be tailored to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Training and professional development opportunities to grow your skills and expertise. Hybrid working culture with flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and a fulfilling personal life.
About AtkinsRéalis
We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together with partners and clients, our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers delivers a better future.
Additional information
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK for five years or longer. If applying to this role, please do not mention any current or previously held security clearance in conversation, application or CV.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong—a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. We offer family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.
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