Senior Planner / Associate Director - Energy Power & Renewables

Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's about recognizing everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.
Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work.

The Project Planner works as part of the Project Control team to develop, monitor, progress, report and integrate project and schedules so that projects can be executed in the most efficient manner possible.

This role is a strategic position which works with the following teams to interface services:

• Projects and/or Turnaround Planning.
• Operations - Control of Work (CoW).
• Engineering & Maintenance.
• Process Development.
• Procurement & Contracts.
• Construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in Interactive Planning and Construction Lean Planning Sessions – ensuring that comprehensive schedules are developed using industry best practices and site benchmarking data.
• Ensure constant alignment between Engineering, Procurement and Construction Make Work Ready plans and Integrated Primavera Master Project Schedules – working with Contractors and project stakeholders to auto-populate the Make Work Ready and Lean Sheets from Primavera, ensuring that Master Schedule is the source of all plans.
• Support the “forward” planning of Engineering, Procurement and Construction during early project stages, utilizing preliminary concept and design information and target “Issued for Construction” and “Received on Site” milestones for field mobilization.
• Work to align scheduling across all Construction Projects, establishing the Construction Planning best-practice from a Project Controls perspective (including post-IFC Estimate validation) and ensuring these practices and standards are being adhered to and achieved.
• Develop Construction Scheduling Templates utilizing historical benchmarking data and norms.
• Work with stakeholders to Identify resources and man hours required to complete project activities and maintain accurate estimate to complete man hours throughout duration.
• Certify that Field Performance updates are being captured in the Project Schedules, and progress captured remains accurate at all times.
• Understand how to fully build and maintain an organized, integrated EPC schedule using CPM, resource loading, Work Breakdowns, Baselining, coding, and cost accounts.
• Communicate the plan/schedule to all project team members on a consistent basis.
• Perform schedule analysis and report findings, including critical path(s), longest path and slippage analysis. Assist in developing recovery plans.
• Utilize critical path analysis and what-if scenarios to fully support the project team.
• Prepare planning/scheduling reports on a consistent basis against set Baseline targets.
• Ensure all activity links are logic-driven and are aligned with project deliverables, Project Execution Plan (PEP), Contracting Strategy and Workface Planning.
• Account for approved change orders in the schedule and analyze their impact on the project.

Key Challenges & Complexities of Role:

• Driving a sustained improvement in cost performance through accurate and timely use of management  information.
• Supporting culture change through using relevant KPI’s to drive performance and focus on delivering desired AtkinsRéalis outcomes.

Experience and Expertise:

• Significant experience working in a project portfolio environment.
• Experience as a planner/scheduler on facilities capital projects, including design and construction phases.
• Demonstrated expertise in the use of modern planning and scheduling principles, methodologies, techniques and tools.
• Proficient in using Primavera Version 6.
• Good understanding of Isometric drawings and Engineering 3D Models.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to cooperate well within a team environment.
• Experience in either of the following industries such as: Power & Renewables, HVDC, Energy & Power generation, Offshore cabling, Windfarm is essential .
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).

Education:

• Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or Project Management.
• Affiliation with a Chartered body or a recognised Project Management Institution.

Key Relationships:

Internal / External:

• Cost Engineers, Estimators, Project Managers, Engineers, Construction Manager.
• Key Internal Stakeholders including Project SPA’s, Business Development.
• Maintenance Planners, Turnaround Planners and Construction Contractor.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.

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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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