Dynamic Project Planner: Scheduling, EVM & Stakeholders

AtkinsRéalis; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible holiday allowances

Training and professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Manchester is seeking a skilled Planner to oversee full lifecycle scheduling for complex projects. You will manage interfaces, baselines, and stakeholder engagement, delivering advanced reporting including Earned Value Management (EVM).

The role requires NEC contract knowledge, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project. A collaborative, organised team player is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience as a Planner, specializing in transportation, aviation, energy, defence, water and rail industry experience.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and their application in project management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate across diverse groups.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• The full build and management of schedules, their working interfaces, and engagement with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintenance and Management of Baselines to support contractual and performance metrics.
• Provide meetings and workshops to challenge the progress and performance of projects.
• Support Planning / Project Controls Managers to maintain schedules and their interfaces.
• Manage the contract requirements for the schedules. Provide advanced hierarchical reporting outputs such as Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience of Integration of function-related Schedule, Cost and Risk.
• Provide Critical Path evaluation and scenario planning options to mitigate issues and improve efficiencies. Proficient in various types of delay analysis techniques.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Scheduling software

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Manchester is seeking a skilled Planner to oversee full lifecycle scheduling for complex projects. You will manage interfaces, baselines, and stakeholder engagement, delivering advanced reporting including Earned Value Management (EVM).

The role requires NEC contract knowledge, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project. A collaborative, organised team player is essential.