Regional Planning Director, Complex Projects

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and remote working

Hybrid work culture

Flexible holiday allowances

Training and development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited in Manchester is seeking a Regional Planning Leader to guide a multidisciplinary team on complex infrastructure and energy projects. You will develop baselines, manage performance metrics, and ensure NEC contract compliance while coordinating with stakeholders and partners.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and the use of Primavera P6 and MS Project to deliver schedule, cost and risk integration, including EVM and critical path analysis.

Qualifications

• Degree in Project Management, Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience leading regional planning teams.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts in complex environments.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a regional planning team, recruiting planners and planning managers.
• Develop, maintain baselines aligned with contractual and performance metrics.
• Lead planning across complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Facilitate workshops and performance reviews.
• Ensure NEC contract compliance and deliver advanced reporting including EVM.
• Integrate schedule, cost and risk; conduct critical path and scenario planning.

Skills

Leadership

Planning leadership

NEC contracts

Education

Degree in PM or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited in Manchester is seeking a Regional Planning Leader to guide a multidisciplinary team on complex infrastructure and energy projects. You will develop baselines, manage performance metrics, and ensure NEC contract compliance while coordinating with stakeholders and partners.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and the use of Primavera P6 and MS Project to deliver schedule, cost and risk integration, including EVM and critical path analysis.