Senior Planner & Program Director — Hybrid/Remote

AtkinsRéalis; Hartford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a project professional to manage schedules and stakeholder engagement on prestigious projects. You’ll maintain performance metrics, conduct meetings to assess progress, and provide advanced reporting outputs like EVM. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project controls, stakeholder management, and a strong proficiency in tools like P6 and Microsoft Projects. This role supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements, promoting a balanced work-life culture.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Employee rewards

Training and professional development

Flexible holiday allowances

Qualifications

• Experience managing stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to perform advanced reporting.
• Proficiency in P6 and Microsoft Projects.
• Experience in PMO and Programme Structures.
• Experience with Cost and Resource Loading.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management.
• Ability to conduct Critical Path Analysis.
• Knowledge of contract frameworks such as NEC and JCT.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedules and stakeholder engagement.
• Maintain and manage performance baselines.
• Conduct meetings to review project progress.
• Support project controls to maintain schedules.
• Oversee contract requirements for schedules.
• Deliver advanced reporting outputs including EVM.
• Integrate schedule, cost, and risk metrics.
• Evaluate Critical Path and plan scenarios.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Advanced reporting techniques

Strong P6 Skills

Microsoft Projects Skills

Cost Loading Experience

EVM Experience

Critical Path Analysis

Contract Experience (NEC, JCT, FIDIC)

Job description

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a project professional to manage schedules and stakeholder engagement on prestigious projects. You’ll maintain performance metrics, conduct meetings to assess progress, and provide advanced reporting outputs like EVM. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project controls, stakeholder management, and a strong proficiency in tools like P6 and Microsoft Projects. This role supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements, promoting a balanced work-life culture.