Senior Project Planner

Atos; Wideopen; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days paid leave

Pension Scheme - contributions matched

Private Medical Cover

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Flex Benefits Program

Job summary

Atos is seeking a Project Planner to own the development, management and optimisation of complex project schedules across the full lifecycle. You will act as the planning interface between clients, design partners, contractors and suppliers to ensure integrated, robust plans aligned with client requirements.

You will use schedule analysis, reporting and risk insights to identify issues early, support informed decision-making and keep programme delivery on track.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in project planning, scheduling and project controls.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence reporting to senior client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and optimise detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project, integrating contractor and supplier schedules into a single master programme.
• Oversee planning throughout the project lifecycle, from initiation and design through procurement, build and test, implementation/commissioning and handover.
• Monitor progress, analyse schedule variances and critical paths, and develop timely recovery and mitigation strategies.
• Act as the primary planning liaison for the client, leading programme plan reviews with client representatives, design partners and contractors and providing clear, data-driven insights.
• Produce weekly and monthly planning reports covering progress and milestone performance, while maintaining baseline control, effective change management and visibility of schedule risks, constraints and interdependencies.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Project controls

Microsoft Project

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Atos is the Atos Group brand dedicated to AI-powered, secure, end-to-end digital services. Atos designs, develops, and operates critical digital environments that drive performance, resilience and sovereignty, helping public and private organizations worldwide retain control over their data and infrastructures, while meeting regulatory requirements.

With more than 52,000 employees serving over 4,500 clients across 54 countries, Atos helps modernize core IT systems, accelerate cloud and data transformation, strengthen cybersecurity, and deliver secure digital workplace environments to support its clients, its employees and society. Atos also provides consulting and advisory services through its Atos Amplify brand.

A trusted partner in operating complex and mission-critical environments, Atos supports organizations across highly regulated and sovereign contexts.

About Atos Group

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 54,000 employees and annual revenue of c. €7.2 billion, operating in 54 countries under two brands - Atos for services and Eviden for products and systems. European number one in cybersecurity and a leader in cloud, 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 listed on Euronext Paris.

About The Practice

• 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, providing insights that support informed decisions.
• Grow with excellence Work in a high-performing environment with strong learning opportunities and a commitment to professional development.

About The Role

As a Project Planner, you will take ownership of developing, managing and optimising complex project schedules across the full project lifecycle. You will act as a key planning interface between the client, design partners, contractors and suppliers, ensuring plans are robust, integrated and aligned with client requirements.

You will use schedule analysis, reporting and risk insights to identify issues early, support informed decision-making and help keep programme delivery on track.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and optimise detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project, integrating contractor and supplier schedules into a single master programme.
• Oversee planning throughout the project lifecycle, from initiation and design through procurement, build and test, implementation/commissioning and handover.
• Monitor progress, analyse schedule variances and critical paths, and develop timely recovery and mitigation strategies.
• Act as the primary planning liaison for the client, leading programme plan reviews with client representatives, design partners and contractors and providing clear, data-driven insights.
• Produce weekly and monthly planning reports covering progress and milestone performance, while maintaining baseline control, effective change management and visibility of schedule risks, constraints and interdependencies.

Skills We Can’t Do Without

• Strong experience in project planning, scheduling and project controls.
• Expert-level capability in Microsoft Project.
• Strong analytical skills, including schedule variance, critical path, risk and dependency analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence reporting to senior client stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Skills We'd Like

• Experience integrating contractor and supplier schedules into complex master programmes.
• Experience implementing robust planning standards and supporting schedule inputs into wider project risk management.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain SC clearance.
• Location UK-based. Remote working is available, with national mobility required.

Benefits

• 25 days paid leave + National Holidays
• Pension Scheme - contributions matched up to 10%
• Private Medical Cover
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Flex Benefits Program

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