Overview

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We have exciting 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.

Take our vision into the future. You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We are proud of our people’s diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge, and when you join us you’ll be part of a genuinely collaborative environment where everyone’s voice is valued and treated equally. We offer flexible and remote working policies to help you get the most out of life.

Your Purpose

Proactively manage planning and scheduling activities to support project delivery and successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Proficient with commercial and financial aspects of project management. Ability to reconcile cost information as it applies to the programmes of work.
• Proficient in the use of Earned Value Analysis and experience of Schedule, Risk and Cost analysis.
• Identify, escalate, and manage matters that could pose potential contractual/commercial risk such as project deviations, slippage reports, opportunities, mitigations.
• Proficient knowledge in management in accordance with corporate, commercial governance and business policies, directives, and guidance.
• Monitor and report performance against programme, technical quality, financial and KPI targets; implement mitigation actions to prevent targets being missed. Control change and manage the change control process including claims.
• Experience with company Enterprise systems and programmes related to contracts (e.g., NEC 4; FIDIC). Proficient in NEC-type contracts and applying contract clauses.
• Engage with clients effectively, offering strategic and project advice. Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation. Develop and implement high-quality planning and scheduling standards to inform Project Managers.
• Produce detailed logic-linked project plans in Primavera P6. Ensure integration of project control procedures into the project delivery process. Provide expert advice including weekly or monthly schedule updates.
• Produce monthly planning reports, resource updates and projections. Generate ad-hoc reports informing the Project Manager of significant schedule impacts and their effects on progress and completion.
• Prepare information and attend regular planning and progress meetings. Define project programmes and schedules with clarity. Lead and aid development for a team of Planners.

What You Can Bring

• Experienced Engineering Professional with a professional qualification in Engineering.
• Confident and professional demeanor with excellent communication skills to interact with clients and colleagues and effectively influence others.
• Analytical thinker with initiative and creativity.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships across wider teams. Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative.
• Ability to work well under pressure and deliver to deadlines. Substantial experience required.
• A recognized diploma or degree or be qualified by experience.
• Expert user of Primavera P6 and ideally MS Project in all aspects of planning and scheduling.
• Support the project team in the successful delivery of the project to agreed targets (programme, budget, quality).
• Broad experience across the whole project and programme lifecycle (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation/Commissioning).

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We’re ranked as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies and among The Times Top 50 employers for women. Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and data to help clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. We challenge the status quo as work becomes more complex. We are committed to engineering better for people and the planet, with programmes like our Net-Zero initiative and community housing projects. We support diversity and inclusion through employee networks and inclusive policies.

Security Clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by UK Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of UK residency of 5 years or longer. Do not reference security clearance in your application or CV.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We offer 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 abilities.