Senior Planner/ Planning Manager
- Project, programme & cost management
- Birmingham
Streamline the way forward.
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.
Your Purpose:
- The full build and management of schedules, their working interfaces and engagement with relevant stakeholders.
- 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).
- Experience 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.
What you can bring:
- 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 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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