Senior Planner - Flexible, Remote | Schedule & EVM Expert

AtkinsRéalis Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training and professional development

Family friendly policies

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Planner to lead the full build and management of schedules on complex projects. You will maintain baselines and provide advanced reporting to drive performance, engaging stakeholders and ensuring contractual alignment across interfaces.

Ideal candidates bring NEC contract knowledge, strong Primavera P6 and MS Project skills, and a proven ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team in a flexible, remote-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, construction management or related field.
• Experience as a Senior Planner with transport, energy, defence, water or rail exposure.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and project controls practices.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage schedules, interfaces, and engage relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain baselines to support contractual and performance metrics.
• Provide meetings/workshops to challenge progress and performance.
• Support planning/controls managers to maintain schedules and interfaces.
• Provide advanced reporting outputs including Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Conduct delay analysis and integrate schedule, cost, and risk insights.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Primavera P6

MS Project

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Schedule management

NEC contracts

Delay analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, construction management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Planner to lead the full build and management of schedules on complex projects. You will maintain baselines and provide advanced reporting to drive performance, engaging stakeholders and ensuring contractual alignment across interfaces.

Ideal candidates bring NEC contract knowledge, strong Primavera P6 and MS Project skills, and a proven ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team in a flexible, remote-friendly environment.