Overview
AtkinsRéalis is a world‑leading design, engineering and project management organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems across the globe. Our purpose is simple: to engineer a better future for our planet and its people, creating sustainable solutions that shape the world around us. Our teams deliver some of the most complex and transformative programmes worldwide. By combining multidisciplinary expertise, global best practice and deep sector knowledge, we help clients achieve ambitious outcomes. We promote work‑life balance through flexible and remote‑working policies, champion equality, diversity and inclusion, and are a Disability Confident employer.
Your role
As a Planner, you will help ensure the successful delivery of complex projects and programmes by providing high‑quality scheduling support and analysis.
- Develop and maintain project schedules with clear structure, logic, dependencies and critical path.
- Support planning input across mobilisation and delivery phases, helping define scope and sequencing.
- Produce schedule updates, progress assessments, variance analysis and clear reporting.
- Assist with scenario modelling, constraints analysis and identification of schedule risks.
- Maintain baselines and support change control processes, ensuring schedule impacts are accurately reflected.
- Present schedule information clearly through both visual and written formats.
- Build collaborative working relationships with internal teams, clients and delivery partners.
- Apply understanding of project controls disciplines (cost, risk, commercial) to produce integrated outputs.
- Apply awareness of different contract types (NEC, JCT, FIDIC) and their planning and reporting implications.
- Work effectively within a consultancy environment, supporting client‑focused delivery.
About You
- Project‑based planning experience ideally within complex or multidisciplinary environments.
- Proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, Open Plan, Asta Powerproject (or similar).
- Ability to develop and maintain structured schedules with clear logic and critical path.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to present clear, concise insights.
- Understanding of baseline management, change control and how schedule, cost and risk interact.
- Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Awareness of project controls disciplines and project lifecycle governance.
- Awareness of contract forms (NEC, JCT, FIDIC).
- Consultancy experience (advantageous).
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development. Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
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Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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