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Planner and Scheduling Manager

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a global leader in design, engineering, and project management, connecting people, data, and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems worldwide. Our purpose is to engineer a better future for our planet and its people through sustainable, impactful solutions.

We deliver some of the world's most complex and high‑profile programmes, combining multidisciplinary expertise, global best practice, and deep sector knowledge. Our success is driven by talented people whose diverse perspectives and creativity foster innovation.

Joining AtkinsRéalis means becoming part of a collaborative and inclusive culture where you're trusted with meaningful responsibility and supported in your career development. As part of our Complex Projects team, you'll contribute to some of the world's most exciting projects while working in an environment that values flexibility, including remote working and tailored arrangements to support life outside of work.

Your role

  • Maintenance and Management of Baselines to support contractual and performance metrics.
  • Provide meetings and workshops to challenge the progress and performance of projects.
  • Support Planning / Project Controls Managers to maintain schedules and their interfaces.
  • Manage the contract requirements for the schedules.
  • Provide advanced hierarchical reporting outputs such as Earned Value Management (EVM).
  • Knowledge of Integration of function corelating Schedule, Cost and Risk.
  • Provide Critical Path evaluation and scenario planning options to mitigate issues and improve efficiencies.Conduct expert analysis on scheduling and programming. Proficient in various types of delay analysis techniques.
Architecture & Planning

Location

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-153630

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's degree in project management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Experience as a Senior Planner, specializing in transportation, energy, defence, water and rail industry experience. Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and their application in project management.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate across diverse groups.
  • Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Engineering Graduate with Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PMI-SP).
  • Experience in the construction or engineering industry. Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

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.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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.

Find out more.

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.

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