Description
integrated scheduling
schedule analysis
data integration
baseline management
progress reporting
stakeholder management
The Planning Function delivers certainty and performance across sectors such as rail, highways, utilities, nuclear, defence and aviation. As a Senior Planner you will drive the successful delivery of complex projects and programmes, developing integrated schedules, providing expert guidance and supporting project controls reporting.
- Develop and manage integrated project and programme schedules ensuring logical sequencing and critical‑path integrity.
- Lead planning input across bids, mobilisation and delivery phases, providing scheduling strategy and governance.
- Perform schedule analysis, including critical‑path, scenario and "what‑if" modelling, delivering mitigation options.
- Integrate schedule, cost and risk data to support QSRA and project‑controls reporting.
- Maintain schedule baselines, govern change control and ensure accurate scope and progress representation.
- Produce visual and written reports with progress updates, variance analysis and Earned Value insights.
- Communicate planning information clearly to senior leaders, clients and multidisciplinary teams.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships to support collaborative delivery.
- Promote consistency and best practice across the Planning Function and contribute to process improvement.
- Mentor junior planners, reviewing their outputs and supporting skill development.
- Apply knowledge of contract forms (NEC, JCT, FIDIC) to planning deliverables and reporting.
- Ensure consultancy outputs align with client expectations and professional standards.
Requirements
primavera
ms project
risk assessment
baseline
communication
contract knowledge
The role may require security clearance, with the vetting process conducted by UK Security Vetting and a residency requirement of five years in the UK. AtkinsRéalis is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and provides inclusive policies, family‑friendly arrangements and employee resource groups to support all staff.
- Plan complex, multidisciplinary projects with experience in integrated scheduling.
- Proficient with planning tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, OpenPlan or Asta Powerproject.
- Expertise in schedule risk assessments and integrated schedule‑cost‑risk analysis.
- Strong capability in baseline management, change control and maintaining schedule integrity.
- Excellent communication skills for presenting complex planning insights to senior stakeholders.
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior planners.
- Broad understanding of project‑controls disciplines and lifecycle governance.
- Knowledge of contract requirements (NEC, JCT, FIDIC).
- Prior experience in a consultancy environment is advantageous.
Benefits
We promote work‑life balance through flexible and remote‑working policies and champion equality, diversity and inclusion as a Disability Confident employer. Our culture is built on respect, belonging and opportunities for all, offering flexibility, development opportunities and a collaborative environment where employees are trusted with meaningful responsibility.
We offer competitive salaries, a brilliant range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits, and extensive training and professional development opportunities. Our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances help balance a great job with a fulfilling personal life.
Training + Development
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