Planner - Defence

-; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering organization in Plymouth seeks a consultant planner to develop and maintain project schedules across diverse industries, advise clients on timelines, and enhance stakeholder relationships. Candidates should possess significant experience in project planning, proficiency in tools like Primavera P6, and relevant qualifications such as APM or PMI. Opportunities for career growth and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training programmes

Diversity and inclusion policies

Qualifications

• Significant experience in project planning and scheduling across the project lifecycle.
• Experience in leading and working with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of pre and post (NEC) contract planning responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules and plans across the project lifecycle.
• Advise clients on project timelines and milestones.
• Produce monthly reports including project schedules and progress updates.

Skills

Project planning and scheduling

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Technical design management

Planning software proficiency

Education

Relevant professional qualification (APM, PMI)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Overview

We\'re AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world\'s infrastructure and energy systems.

Our Project & Programme Services team deliver on some of the most prestigious construction projects across the world. We value diverse thinking, expertise, and knowledge, and foster a genuinely collaborative environment where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise. We are committed to work-life balance and flexible and remote working policies that support individual priorities.

Leading the way under Programme Services (PPS), our Planning Function is integral to delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across industries. Join us as a consultant planner and be at the centre of excellence delivering projects by our multi-disciplinary teams. You\'ll be involved in every aspect of Planning, from Rail, Highways and Utilities to Nuclear, Defence and Aviation, helping our clients drive industry best practice and successful completion of targets both in the UK and globally. We prioritise career development and provide opportunities for progression and professional qualifications.

Your Purpose

• Develop and maintain project schedules and plans across the whole project lifecycle.
• Advise clients on project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary professional teams to ensure project alignment.
• Lead communications and relationships with clients and their stakeholders.
• Produce monthly reports including project schedules, progress updates, and risk assessments.
• Implement effective and efficient scheduling tools.
• Develop delivery plans for projects, involve others and ensure objectives are met.
• Challenge the status quo and perform to a high standard in changing environments.
• Constantly pursue performance improvement.

What can you bring

• Hold a relevant professional qualification or be working towards one, i.e. APM, PMI, or similar.
• Significant experience in project planning and scheduling across the project lifecycle, including technical design management.
• Experience in leading and working with a multi-disciplinary team and various work packages.
• Experience in the adoption and management of best practice planning techniques, notwithstanding the various requirements under HSE laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of pre and post (NEC) contract planning responsibilities and able to deliver this service effectively to Clients. Significant experience with planning software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar systems is essential.
• Possess strong stakeholder management skills and be comfortable working with multiple types of stakeholders with diverse range of personalities across our client base.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You\'ll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry\'s most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from Sizewell C to the world\'s tallest hotel, London\'s Heathrow Airport to Europe\'s first eco-friendly mosque. You\'ll gain invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Our communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is 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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.