Senior Planner

AtkinsRéalis; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Senior Planner for their Transportation Division in Birmingham, focusing on high-impact projects in transportation infrastructure. The successful applicant will use their expertise in project controls to ensure timely project completion while fostering a collaborative environment. This role requires an adept understanding of transportation technologies and strong leadership skills to manage and support a diverse project team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in transportation projects and project controls.
• Expertise in programming and scheduling engineering activities.
• Understanding of engineering design and project procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for project delivery within time and budget.
• Guide client progress meetings and represent project controls policy.
• Supervise junior planners and provide necessary feedback.

Skills

Communication

Project Controls

Data Analysis

Analytical Skills

Education

Qualified in Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Member of APM

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

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Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

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Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So, talk to us about what's ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.

AtkinsRéalis has a vision to shape the future, to lead where others will follow and to engineer the future of mobility today through Safety, Integrity, Collaboration and Innovation. Atkins is the first to achieve BIM level 2 accreditation.

Read more about how you can thrive with us.

As a Senior Planner in our Transportation Division, you'll be able to bring your unique skills, work style and background to the mix. We have a huge variety of projects and tenders on the go, so there will always be something exciting for you to get involved in. Join us to build a career as a professional planner, while helping us to make a sustainable difference, and shape the future of our business.

We are seeking a Senior Planner with extensive experience in the detailed planning of large complex transportation projects. The role within our Transportation Group, based in Birmingham, requires a strong technical background in the transportation industry Rail & Highways.

The successful applicant will be the facilitator providing comprehensive Project Controls to the project teams and to the client. As the Senior Project Planner, you will report into the Project Controls Manager, with accountability to the Project Manager.

Role:

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, world class project controls team; working on some of the UK’s largest transportation infrastructure projects. You will be part of an experienced team that has a significant impact on the successful delivery of these multi-million-pound contracts, using state of the art project controls tools and techniques that provide concise information to the projects they support.

AtkinsRéalis Project Controls are recognized as an internationally renowned consultant, working on large transportation infrastructure projects within the UK and overseas.

Requirements:

• A detailed understanding of transportation technologies, including but not limited to: Signalling, Track (P-Way), Structures (tunnels, bridges, earthworks, embankments, buildings, structures, gantries, access platforms etc), Electrification & Plant and Telecoms.
• Experience of programming multi-disciplinary engineering design and a good understanding of engineering activities and how engineering is scheduled.
• Must have an excellent understanding of how projects are designed, procured, constructed and commissioned.
• An expert user of Primavera P6.
• This role requires the Planner to carry out their Project Control duties with limited supervision, and work under their own initiative in the production of Project Programmes and Tender Programmes.
• Previous experience of managing Junior planners is desired, including task allocation, achievement checking, and providing constructive feedback, direction, and management.
• Experience of various forms of contract, including NEC.
• Experience of Schedule Risk and Cost analysis.
• Experience of Claims.
• Experience of working with company Enterprise systems.
• Implementation and use of EVM on projects.
• Must demonstrate a detailed understanding of Project Controls Techniques including, budget and spend management, change control, Earned Value Management, data analysis, trend analysis, and Work Package Management.
• Experience of working on large projects up to £50m.
• Qualified in Mechanical/Civil Engineering is preferred.
• Member of the APM is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, able to present and communicate complex matters professionally and straightforwardly both in writing and orally.
• A proactive, structured, and analytical approach to work with a good eye for detail and data quality.

Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for all aspects of the Projects programme and Project Controls.
• Represent and drive Project Controls Policy, attend and guide client progress meetings.
• Responsible for the completion of projects on time and within budget.
• Provide regular supervision to junior team members as required.
• Familiar with the commercial and financial aspects of project management.
• Build relationships with a limited set of clients and maintain regular contact.
• Have a good understanding of Transportation technologies and markets.
• Provide project performance data, schedules, and reports in a concise and timely manner.
• Identify deviations and slippages, report and communicate issues to senior team members.
• Ensure all issues within the programme are highlighted and understood by Senior Management, providing planning advice.
• Deliver Period Programme Updates and information on changes and delays impacting the programme.
• Deliver reports to enable Senior Managers to direct the project effectively.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people, and the environment. You'll work alongside top industry professionals, solving challenges that combine traditional engineering and new technologies. As part of our organization, you'll be in a privileged position to deliver for governments and communities, while improving our environmental performance.

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