Remote Project Planner & Scheduling Specialist

AtkinsRéalis Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Planner to steer complex programmes with high-quality scheduling, analysis and reporting. You will develop, maintain and baseline schedules with clear logic, critical path and dependencies, informing mobilisation and delivery across multi‑disciplinary teams.

You'll apply project controls knowledge, manage change, assess risks and present concise insights to clients and partners, while working in a collaborative consultancy environment that values adaptability and career

Qualifications

• Project‑based planning experience ideally within complex or multidisciplinary environments.
• Proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, Open Plan, Asta Powerproject (or similar).
• Ability to develop and maintain structured schedules with clear logic and critical path.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to present clear, concise insights.
• Understanding of baseline management, change control and how schedule, cost and risk interact.
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Awareness of project controls disciplines and project lifecycle governance.
• Awareness of contract forms (NEC, JCT, FIDIC).
• Consultancy experience (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules with clear structure, logic, dependencies and critical path.
• Support planning input across mobilisation and delivery phases, helping define scope and sequencing.
• Produce schedule updates, progress assessments, variance analysis and clear reporting.
• Assist with scenario modelling, constraints analysis and identification of schedule risks.
• Maintain baselines and support change control processes, ensuring schedule impacts are accurately reflected.
• Present schedule information clearly through both visual and written formats.
• Build collaborative working relationships with internal teams, clients and delivery partners.
• Apply understanding of project controls disciplines (cost, risk, commercial) to produce integrated outputs.
• Apply awareness of different contract types (NEC, JCT, FIDIC) and their planning and reporting implications.
• Work effectively within a consultancy environment, supporting client‑focused delivery.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

Open Plan

Asta Powerproject

Project‑based planning

Stakeholder engagement

Contract forms NEC JCT FIDIC

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Open Plan

Asta Powerproject

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Planner to steer complex programmes with high-quality scheduling, analysis and reporting. You will develop, maintain and baseline schedules with clear logic, critical path and dependencies, informing mobilisation and delivery across multi‑disciplinary teams.

You'll apply project controls knowledge, manage change, assess risks and present concise insights to clients and partners, while working in a collaborative consultancy environment that values adaptability and career