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Senior planner / planning manager

Manchester
Permanent
AtkinsRéalis
Planning manager
Posted: 12 January
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Overview

Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. We'll provide a genuinely collaborative environment where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. We recognize everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.

Flexible and remote working are central to our culture. We encourage discussions around reduced weeks, extra leave, reasonable adjustments or supporting your ambitions outside of work. This shows our commitment to flexibility and well‑being.


Responsibilities

* Maintenance and management of baselines to support contractual and performance metrics.
* Provide meetings and workshops to challenge progress and performance of projects.
* Support Planning / Project Controls Managers with schedules and interfaces.
* Manage contract requirements for schedules.
* Provide advanced hierarchical reporting outputs such as Earned Value Management (EVM).
* Integration of function correlating 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 delay analysis techniques.


About You

* Bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, construction management or related field.
* Experience as a senior planner, specializing in transportation, energy, defence, water and rail. Strong knowledge of NEC contracts.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to communicate across diverse groups.
* Proficiency in project management software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
* Strong analytical, problem‑solving, organisational and time‑management skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
* Engineering graduate with project‑management certification (e.g., PMP, PMI‑SP).
* Experience in construction or engineering industry, advanced knowledge of project‑management methodologies.


Reward & Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, employee rewards, and a flexible range of benefits that can be tailored to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Opportunities for training and development help you grow your skills and expertise. Our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances enable you to balance a great job with a fulfilling personal life.


About AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we aim to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.


Security Clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be contingent on obtaining the relevant level. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of residency in the UK for five years or longer. If applying to this role please do not reference or include details of any current or previously held security clearance in your application or CV.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong. We offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

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