AtkinsRéalis
Consulting
SeniorPlanner
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“Senior Planner at AtkinsRéalis. Skills: Project scheduling, Schedule analysis, Project controls. Develop integrated project schedules. Manage integrated project schedules”
Industry & Context.
Schedule analysis; Scenario modelling; What-if modelling
Security clearance, 5 years UK residency
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Planning experience on complex projects, Proficiency with Primavera P6, Proficiency with MS Project, Proficiency with Open Plan, Proficiency with Asta Powerproject, Expertise in developing integrated schedules, Expertise in assuring integrated schedules, Experience with schedule risk assessments, Experience with EVM reporting, Experience with integrated schedule-cost-risk analysis, Capability in baseline management, Capability in change control, Capability in maintaining schedule integrity, Experience mentoring junior planners, Experience supporting junior planners, Broad understanding of project controls, Broad understanding of lifecycle governance, Good understanding of contract requirements
Nice to Have
Experience in a consultancy environment
What You'll Do.
Develop integrated project schedules
Manage integrated project schedules
Assure integrated project schedules
Lead planning input across bids
Lead planning input across mobilisation
Lead planning input across delivery
Provide guidance on scheduling strategy
Provide guidance on scheduling governance
Deliver schedule analysis
Perform critical path analysis
Perform scenario modelling
Perform what-if modelling
Integrate schedule information
Integrate cost information
Integrate risk information
Support project controls reporting
Maintain schedule baselines
Govern change control
Ensure accuracy of scope
Ensure accuracy of progress
Ensure accuracy of impact
Produce visual reporting
Produce written reporting
Provide progress updates
Provide variance analysis
Provide Earned Value insights
Communicate planning information
Build relationships with stakeholders
Support collaborative delivery
Support outcome-focused delivery
Support consistency across Planning Function
Support best practice across Planning Function
Contribute to process improvement
Contribute to capability development
Mentor junior planners
Guide junior planners
Support skill development
Review junior planner outputs
Apply understanding of contract forms
Operate effectively in consultancy environment
Ensure outputs align with client expectations
Ensure outputs align with professional standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Senior leaders; Clients; Multidisciplinary teams; Stakeholders
Communication Scope
Clear communication; Complex information; Written reporting; Visual reporting
Process & Methodology
Project controls, Programme controls
Full Job Description
### **Job Description** ## Overview AtkinsRéalis is a world‑leading design, engineering and project management organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems across the globe. Our purpose is simple: to engineer a better future for our planet and its people, creating sustainable solutions that shape the world around us. Our teams deliver some of the most complex and transformative programmes worldwide. By combining multidisciplinary expertise, global best practice and deep sector knowledge, we help clients achieve ambitious outcomes. Our success is powered by talented people whose diverse thinking and creativity drive innovation every day. Join us and you’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment where you’re trusted with meaningful responsibility and supported to grow your career. You’ll have access to flexibility, development opportunities and the chance to make a real impact. We’re proud to have recently been named Global Project Controls Consultancy of the Year at the Project Controls Expo in London — recognition of our industry‑leading capability and commitment to excellence. We promote work–life balance through flexible and remote‑working policies. We champion equality, diversity and inclusion, and we are a Disability Confident employer. Our culture is built on respect, belonging and opportunities for all. Our Planning Function plays a critical role in delivering certainty and performance across sectors including Rail, Highways, Utilities, Nuclear, Defence and Aviation. ## Your role As a Senior Planner, you will be instrumental in driving the successful delivery of complex projects and programmes. You will: * Develop, manage and assure fully integrated project and programme schedules with robust logic, sequencing and critical path integrity. * Lead planning input across bids, mobilisation and delivery phases, providing expert guidance on scheduling strategy and governance. * Deliver high‑quality
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