Senior Planner - Rail

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering and project management organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems.

Our Project & Programme Services team are proud to deliver on some of the most prestigious construction projects across the world. It's thanks to our talented people and their diverse thinking, expertise and knowledge. Join us and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise.

When it comes to work-life balance, AtkinsRéalis is a great place to be. So, let's discuss how our flexible and remote working policies can support your priorities. We're passionate about are work while valuing each other equally. So, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality and being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer'.

Leading the way under Programme Services (PPS) our Planning Function is integral to the delivery of our diverse portfolio of projects across a large range of industries. Bring your skills to the mix as a consultant Senior Planner and be at the centre of excellence in delivering projects for our multi-disciplinary teams. As part of our diverse team, you'll get involved in every aspect of Planning. From Rail, Highways and Utilities to Nuclear, Defence and Aviation we are critical to enabling our clients to drive industry best practice and successful completion of their targets both here in the UK and across the globe. We'll enable you to advance your career in the direction that interests you across our work and involvement in business practices. So, we'll trust you with more responsibility faster, supporting your career to the next level.

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 Project / 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).
• Provide Integrated assessments correlating Schedule, Cost and Risk.
• Provide Critical Path evaluation and scenario planning options to mitigate issues and improve efficiencies.

What You Can Bring:

• Proven experience in the rail industry.
• Understanding of Rail Systems and Technologies.
• Experience of Rail Contracts.
• Knowledge of the regulatory bodies and DfT.
• Strong stakeholder management experience.
• Advanced reporting techniques.
• Professional Memberships / Accreditations.
• An understanding of the consultancy role.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

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.

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/csr

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

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Meeting your needs:

To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees Total Reward. It's a package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career and personal needs.

Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview, and we’ll discuss any adjustments you might need.

New name, new era. We are AtkinsRéalis.  It will take some time for all our information to update – you can still refer to our fantastic benefits via the link below:

https://yourrewarduk.snclavalin.com/

Additional Information:

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.

Link: https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-uk-europe

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