Rail Infrastructure Construction Planning Lead

AtkinsRéalis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Construction Planning Manager for our Rail Systems / Complex Projects unit in the UK. You will lead construction-led planning, develop robust programmes for tenders and live projects, and provide clear visual insight into progress through to handover to test.

The role requires deep experience in construction sequencing, interfaces, and risk on large multi-disciplinary projects, with expertise in Primavera P6 and EVM, and a track record of presenting planning data to

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in construction sequencing and overseeing large multi-disciplinary projects.
• Proven ability to develop and manage tender and live construction programmes.
• Strong understanding of construction readiness and milestone handover to test.
• Experience with EVM, trend analysis, and change control in NEC contracts.
• Ability to present complex data clearly to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality Project Controls and Construction Planning within the Construction Directorate.
• Program multi-disciplinary construction activities and manage design/procurement interfaces.
• Develop robust construction programmes for tenders and live projects.
• Create visual dashboards tracking milestones, risks and progress.
• Translate P6 data into clear project-level reporting.
• Mentor junior planners and work with senior management.

Skills

Construction planning

Project controls

Primavera P6

Earned Value Management

Schedule risk analysis

Cost analysis

Change control

Data visualization

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Engineering qualification in Civil/Mechanical or related field

APM or equivalent professional body membership

Tools

Primavera P6

Planning software

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Construction Planning Manager for our Rail Systems / Complex Projects unit in the UK. You will lead construction-led planning, develop robust programmes for tenders and live projects, and provide clear visual insight into progress through to handover to test.

The role requires deep experience in construction sequencing, interfaces, and risk on large multi-disciplinary projects, with expertise in Primavera P6 and EVM, and a track record of presenting planning data to