Senior Planner - Infrastructure

AtkinsRéalis; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm situated in the City of London is seeking a highly skilled Planning Manager. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in planning fundamentals, particularly with large projects. They will also demonstrate proficiency with scheduling tools such as P6 and MSP. This role emphasizes stakeholder management and the ability to deliver advanced project reports. Join a supportive team dedicated to delivering remarkable infrastructure solutions while promoting a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Access to a range of training and development programs

Inclusive office culture and support networks

Qualifications

• Experience with multiple large projects is required.
• Strong experience in schedule checks and assurance measures.
• Experience in PMO, Programme/Portfolio structures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full build and management of schedules.
• Support Project Controls Managers to maintain schedules.
• Provide advanced reporting outputs such as Earned Value Management.

Skills

Planning Fundamentals

Stakeholder Management

Advanced Reporting Techniques

Pro-active Planning Innovation

Education

Certification in Project Management

Professional Memberships/Accreditations

Tools

P6

Asta

Microsoft Project (MSP)

Job description

Job Description

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems.

Our Project & Programme Services team are proud to deliver on some of the most prestigious construction projects across the world. It’s thanks to our talented people and their diverse thinking, expertise and knowledge. Join us and you’ll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise.

When it comes to work-life balance, AtkinsRéalis is a great place to be. So, let’s discuss how our flexible and remote working policies can support your priorities. We’re passionate about are work while valuing each other equally. So, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women’s Equality and being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer.

Planning Purpose

• The full build and management of schedules, their working interfaces and engagement with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintenance and Management of Baselines to support contractual and performance metrics.
• Provide meetings and workshops to challenge the progress and performance of projects.
• Support Planning / Project Controls Managers to maintain schedules and their interfaces.
• Manage the contract requirements for the schedules.
• Provide advanced hierarchical reporting outputs such as Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience of Integration of function corelating Schedule, Cost and Risk.
• Provide Critical Path evaluation and scenario planning options to mitigate issues andimprove efficiencies

What You Can Bring :

• Experience of Multiple Large projects.
• Contract Experience (NEC, JCT, FIDIC, Rail Frameworks).
• Stakeholder management experience.
• Advanced reporting techniques.
• Integrated multi - discipline Project Controls Skillset.
• Professional Memberships / Accreditations.
• Strong Business Awareness.
• Pro-active approach to planning innovation.

Must Have :

• Strong Experience in Planning Fundamentals.
• Strong P6 / Asta / MSP Skills.
• Experience of Large Projects.
• Experience of PMO, Programme / Portfolio Structures.
• Cost / Resource Loading Experience.
• EVM Experience.
• Critical Path Analysis.
• Tender Experience.
• Contract Experience (NEC, JCT, FIDIC, Rail Frameworks).
• Strong Stakeholder Management Skills.
• Professional Memberships / Accreditations.
• Strong Reporting Experience.
• Mentorship / Leadership Experience.
• Strong Risk Management Experience (Including QSRA).
• Strong in Schedule Checks and Assurance Measures.

Desirable :

• Forensic Planning.
• Certified P6 / Asta. Powerproject.
• Experience of Multiple Large Multi - Discipline Projects.

Specific to role advertised :

• Proven experience in the rail industry.
• Understanding of Rail Systems and Technologies.
• Experience of Rail Contracts.
• Knowledge of the regulatory bodies and DfT.
• Experience of Integrated multi-discipline Schedules.
• Strong co-ordination and Stakeholder Experience.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry’s most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from Sizewell C to the world’s tallest hotel, London’s Heathrow Airport to Europe’s first eco‑friendly mosque. You’ll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Meeting your needs :

To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees Total Reward. It’s a package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career and personal needs.

Making sure you’re supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview, and we’ll discuss any adjustments you might need.

Additional Information :

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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