Senior Project Planner

Atos; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual paid leave + nationalH

Pension scheme with matched up to 10%

Private Medical Scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Flexible Benefits Programme

Unlimited Learning Opportunities

Job summary

Atos is seeking an experienced Programme Planner to join our UK team. You will own and optimize complex project schedules, integrate contractor and supplier timelines, and drive timely recovery strategies across initiation to handover.

You will liaise with clients and design partners, lead plan reviews, provide data-driven insights, and uphold governance through weekly reporting. A strong MS Project proficiency and excellent communication are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in project planning and controls.
• Excellent communication skills with confidence in reporting to senior client stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and optimise detailed project schedules using MS Project.
• Integrate contractor and supplier schedules into a unified master programme.
• Monitor progress, analyse variances, and implement timely recovery strategies.
• Oversee planning across initiation, design, procurement, build & test, implementation/commissioning, and handover.
• Lead programme plan reviews with client representatives, design partners, and contractors.
• Produce weekly and monthly planning reports, including progress updates, milestone performance, and critical path analysis.

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder communication

Reporting

Risk management

Tools

MS Project

Job description

About Atos Group

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 63,000 employees and annual revenue of c. €8 billion, operating in 61 countries under two brands — Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos Group is the brand under which Atos SE (Societas Europaea) operates. Atos SE is listed on Euronext Paris.

About Atos Group

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 63,000 employees and annual revenue of c. €8 billion, operating in 61 countries under two brands — Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos Group is the brand under which Atos SE (Societas Europaea) operates. Atos SE is listed on Euronext Paris.

The purpose of Atos Group is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

Where purpose meets career

Join a team where your expertise drives meaningful impact and where your growth is part of our mission.

• Own the programme Take charge of building, optimising, and maintaining complex project schedules that directly shape programme success.
• Be the trusted partner Work as the key planning liaison for clients, design partners, and contractors—your insights will guide real decisions.
• Grow with excellence Operate in a high‑performing environment with unlimited learning opportunities and a commitment to professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop, manage, and optimise detailed project schedules using MS Project.
• Integrate contractor and supplier schedules into a unified master programme.
• Monitor progress, analyse variances, and implement timely recovery strategies.
• Oversee planning across initiation, design, procurement, build & test, implementation/commissioning, and handover.

Stakeholder Management & Client Interface

• Act as the primary planning liaison for the client, ensuring planning deliverables meet client standards.
• Lead programme plan reviews with client representatives, design partners, and contractors.
• Provide clear, data‑driven insights to support client decision‑making.
• Ensure transparency, consistency, and alignment across all parties.

Reporting & Governance

• Produce weekly and monthly planning reports, including
• Progress updates
• Milestone performance
• Critical path analysis
• Maintain strict baseline control and change management discipline.Risk Management
• Identify schedule risks, constraints, and interdependencies early.
• Model mitigation scenarios and communication of impacts clearly to stakeholders.
• Feed schedule intelligence into broader project risk registers.

Process & Best Practice

• Implement robust planning standards aligned with client expectations.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong experience in project planning and controls.
• Expert user of MS Project.
• Excellent communication skills with confidence in reporting to senior client stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities.

Benefits

• 25 days annual paid leave + national holidays
• Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 10%
• Private Medical Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Flexible Benefits Programme
• Unlimited Learning Opportunities

We are a care leaver friendly employer. If you require additional support with your application, please contact your recruiter or email our dedicated mailbox.

As a Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from differently abled candidates. Applicants who meet the minimum role criteria will be offered an interview. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application and assessment process.

Please contact us at [e-mail] or reach out directly to the responsible recruiter Elvira Dupcheva.

Here at Atos, diversity and inclusion are embedded in our DNA. Read more about our commitment to a fair work environment for all.

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