Senior Project Planner

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis UK Infrastructure Project Delivery Practice (PDP) is the centre of excellence for the delivery of infrastructure projects and the home unit for our project management staff. We are looking for exceptional Senior Planners to join our highly successful team, supporting our clients across our Market sectors of, Defence, Aviation, Energy, Cities & development, and Water Infrastructure. The initial focus for this role will be in the Defence sector, so experience within this sector is vital.

We have exciting new opportunities in our Project Delivery Practice for a Senior Project Planner /Project Controls to work from our Epsom office. You will be working alongside Project Managers and Project Directors to control and manage design activities on multi-disciplinary commissions to support complex infrastructure projects in our markets.

We are looking for a collaborative and sharp minded person to:

• Develop and implement high quality planning and scheduling standards to inform Project Managers, produce detailed logic linked project plans in P6.
• Ensure integration of project control procedures into the project delivery process, provide expert advice including weekly or monthly schedule updates.
• Production of monthly planning reports, resource updates and projections and production of ad-hoc reports informing the Project Manager of significant schedule impacts and their effect on progress and completion.
• Prepare information and attend regular planning and progress meetings.
• Able to accurately define project programmes and schedules with clarity , lead and aid development for leading a team of Planners.

To join us you’ll need/have:

• A recognized diploma or degree or be qualified by experience, an expert user of Primavera P6 and MS project in all aspects of planning and scheduling.
• Supporting the project team in the successful delivery of the project to agreed targets, e.g., programme, budget, and quality, breadth of experience across whole project and programme lifecycle. (e.g., Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation/Commissioning processes).
• Proficient with Commercial and financial aspects of project management , the ability to reconcile cost information as it applies to the programmes of work , proficient in the use of Earned Value Analysis, experience of Schedule, Risk and Cost analysis.
• Identifying, escalating, and managing any matters that could pose a potential contractual/commercial risk such as project deviations, slippage reports, opportunities, mitigations, proficient knowledge in the management in accordance with corporate, commercial governance and business policies, directives, and guidance.
• Monitoring and reporting performance against programme, technical quality, financial and KPI targets; any necessary mitigation actions to prevent targets being missed, controlling change and managing effective change control process including claims.
• Experience of working with company Enterprise systems, experience of the programmes in relation to contracts, e.g., NEC 4; FIDIC etc , proficient in the use of NEC type contracts and management and implementation of the applying the contract clauses, effective client interface skills and experience with the ability to offer both strategic and project advice , working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation.

The right person:

To excel in this role, it is suggested that most if not all the following attributes would be required:

• Experienced Engineering Professional with professional qualification in Engineering.
• A confident and professional manner, coupled with excellent communication skills, with clients and colleagues alike, to ensure clarity in all situations and to effectively influence.
• An analytical thinker, you’ll also be able to show initiative and examples of creativity.
• Good report writing and presentation skills.
• Proven years of experience required.

What we offer?

AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements.  As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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Training:

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.

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.

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