Senior Planner / Associate Director

SNC-Lavalin; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Project Services Specialist in Epsom, UK. This role involves the full management of project schedules, stakeholder engagement, and the application of advanced reporting techniques. Applicants should possess strong skills in P6 and Microsoft Projects, along with contract experience in frameworks such as NEC and JCT. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and competitive benefits while contributing to prestigious projects in the engineering sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Training and professional development

Tailored benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with advanced reporting techniques and project management software.
• Experience in managing stakeholder expectations and engagement.
• Strong understanding of schedule management in complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage project schedules, engaging stakeholders.
• Maintain baselines and report on contractual performance metrics.
• Conduct meetings to evaluate project progress.

Skills

Contract Experience (NEC, JCT, FIDIC, Rail Frameworks)

Stakeholder management experience

Advanced reporting techniques

Strong P6 & Microsoft Projects Skills

Experience of PMO, Programme / Portfolio Structures

Cost / Resource Loading Experience

EVM Experience

Critical Path Analysis

Job description

Job Description Overview

Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's about recognizing everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.
Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work.

Your role

• 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 corelating Schedule, Cost and Risk.
• Provide Critical Path evaluation and scenario planning options to mitigate issues and improve efficiencies

About you

• Contract Experience (NEC, JCT, FIDIC, Rail Frameworks).
• Stakeholder management experience.
• Advanced reporting techniques.
• Strong P6 & Microsoft Projects Skills.
• Experience of PMO, Programme / Portfolio Structures.
• Cost / Resource Loading Experience.
• EVM Experience.
• Critical Path Analysis.

Desirable

• Relevant experience in the Energy industry.
• Understanding of Energy Systems and Technologies.
• Knowledge of the regulatory bodies.
• Experience of Multiple Large projects.

Reward & 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 suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

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 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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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.