Overview

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. When you join us, you’ll be part of a genuinely collaborative environment where everyone’s voice is valued and treated equally.

We are passionate about what we do, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. This is a great place to be. We offer flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

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 work alongside Project Managers and Project Directors to control and manage design activities on multi-disciplinary commissions to support complex infrastructure projects in our markets.

Your purpose

• 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 and experience of Schedule, Risk and Cost analysis.
• Identifying, escalating, and managing matters that could pose a 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, and taking necessary mitigation actions to prevent targets being missed. Controlling change and managing the change control process including claims.
• Experience of working with company Enterprise systems and programmes in relation to contracts (e.g., NEC 4; FIDIC). Proficient in the use of NEC type contracts and management and implementation of 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. 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. 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. Accurately define project programmes and schedules with clarity. Lead and aid development for leading a team of Planners.

What you can bring

• Experienced Engineering Professional with professional qualification in Engineering.
• A confident and professional manner, with excellent communication skills to ensure clarity in all situations and to effectively influence.
• Analytical thinker with initiative and creativity.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships across wider teams. Good report writing and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work well on your own initiative.
• Ability to work well under pressure and proven ability to deliver to deadlines. Proven years of experience required.
• A recognized diploma or degree, or 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 (e.g., programme, budget, quality).
• Breadth of experience across the whole project and programme lifecycle (e.g., Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation/Commissioning).

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We’re ranked as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once they join. We’ve also made the Times Top 50 employers for women. Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. As the work becomes more complex, our employees challenge the status quo.

We are committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We support active employee networks promoting inclusion and allyship for under-represented groups. We run programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.

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 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. Please do not mention any current or previously held security clearance in your application or CV.

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. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

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