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Bristol, Bristol, England, United Kingdom | Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Overview
The Assistant Project Planner will play a hands-on role in shaping the delivery of some of the UK's most exciting and nationally significant infrastructure projects — from transforming rail networks and modernising water systems to developing major highways, defence facilities, and nuclear programmes.
As part of integrated project delivery teams, you'll learn how large engineering schemes come together by supporting the development of project timelines, tracking progress on live work, and helping teams make informed decisions that keep complex projects moving. This is a role where you won't just observe — you'll contribute directly to planning real engineering outcomes, gaining valuable experience, insight, and responsibility from day one.
This will allow you to gain unparalleled exposure by learning and developing on some of the UK's most significant engineering and infrastructure projects, with cross industry rotations and hands on experience that will accelerate your growth and set you apart in the early stages of your career.
Your role
- Support the planning and scheduling aspects of major engineering and construction projects, helping to ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and on time.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary project delivery team, collaborating with engineers, project managers and client teams on commissioned projects.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of project schedules using industry standard tools (training provided).
- Help break down project work into manageable tasks and contribute to the logical sequencing of activities.
- Support the monitoring of project progress by gathering updates from engineers, subcontractors and suppliers.
- Contribute to regular project reporting by preparing clear summaries, visual outputs and updates for project teams and clients.
- Assist with maintaining baseline plans, recording changes and supporting time related project controls processes.
- Use Microsoft Excel and other digital tools to prepare simple dashboards, charts and visual reports.
- Take part in continuous improvement activities and learn best practice approaches in project planning and controls.
- Develop skills in key Planning industry tools like Primavera P6, MS Project, Asta Power Project and reporting tools such as PowerBI.
Location
Various locations
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-152204
Salary range
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Prashant Haverishettar
Hi there, I'm Prashant Haverishettar and I manage this role
About you
Qualifications & Education
Essential:
- Degree (or expected) in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics based subjects.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable:
- Academic course or placement specific exposure to project work related to planning, scheduling, data analytics, or operations.
- Student membership of APM or equivalent professional body.
Knowledge & Technical Skills
Essential:
- Apply critical thinking skills and analyse information in different environments.
- Strong analytical and numerical ability with attention to detail.
- Familiarity with engineering or technical problem solving approaches.
- Proficient use of MS Office software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), with the ability to produce clear documents, manage data and create simple reports.
- Awareness of how large projects are organised to meet delivery requirements (at a foundation level).
- Understanding of time management and task sequencing Principles (from academic or placement experience).
Desirable:
- Basic understanding of project stages (e.g., concept, design, delivery) from academic modules or group projects.
- Experience with Power BI or other data visualisation tools.
- Exposure to Gantt charts, critical path, or planning techniques.
Competencies & Behaviours
Essential:
- Attention to detail: Works accurately and follows structured processes.
- Problem-solving: Logical thinker with a proactive approach.
- Communication: Can present information clearly and appropriately.
- Proactivity: Seeks learning opportunities and takes initiative in all aspects of what you do.
- Teamwork: Contributes positively within multi-disciplinary teams.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast paced environmental with regularly changing priorities based on Project needs.
Desirable:
- Confidence presenting findings to small groups or project teams.
- Ability to build strong working relationships across functions.
Motivation & Personal Qualities
Essential:
- Reliable, ethical, and aligned with organisational values.
- Genuine interest in major infrastructure and project delivery.
- Commitment to learning and professional development.
Desirable:
- Awareness of sustainability, digital transformation, or innovation in project delivery.
Experience
Essential:
- Experience working in a team environment (university group projects, parttime work, placements).
- Demonstrable ability to meet deadlines or deliver structured work outputs.
Desirable:
- Industrial placement or internship in engineering, construction, digital, or project environments.
- Experience using analytical software or large data sets.
Other Requirements
Essential:
- Eligibility to work in the UK by the start date.
- Willingness to travel 2 to 3 days a week to a office - (AR Offices, project sites or client offices).
Desirable:
- UK Driving License.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.
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