Senior Planning Consultant/Senior Project Planner Birmingham, United Kingdom / Bristol, United Kingdom / Cambridge, United Kingdom / Reading, United Kingdom Country: United Kingdom Contract type: Permanent Work pattern: Full Time Market: Project programme and commercial management, Project controls, Planning and modelling Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About the business unit Mott MacDonald's Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD) unit delivers both project, programme & commercial management (PPCM) services and advisory solutions across the built environment, defence, energy, water, environmental, transportation, health and care sectors. We deliver tailored solutions that directly address our clients' key challenges, combining our world-leading project expertise with unrivalled programme delivery capabilities and advisory services. APD delivers services to projects ranging in scale and complexity up to £20bn, through the technical disciplines of programme management, project management, project controls, scheduling, cost management, estimating, infrastructure finance, management consulting, digital consulting, and education, health and care management. Our industry leading specialist advisory teams offer a range of transformational services that support our core project, programme, and commercial offering and help our clients address their business needs. These include climate change, estimating and cost intelligence, health, safety and wellbeing, land advisory, planning PMO, quality management, and risk management. The specialist advisory team brings together multiple critical services in a connected offering, drawing on cross sector best practice and expertise. We add huge value to our clients through our integrated approach, while relentlessly focusing on excellence and our passion for improving society. What you will contribute to the Team Establish and deliver professional and comprehensive planning and scheduling services across a variety of complex projects, providing accurate and verified schedule management service either as a managed service or as part of an integrated team. Collaborate with delivery team, supply chain, end users, customers and stakeholders to develop, baseline, and maintain high quality project schedules. Support alignment by setting up and delivering collaborative / integrated planning workshops and capability to show and confirm alignment across multiple organisations and supply chains. Develop, underpin, assure, and set up credible baseline schedules for our customers or projects validating all information incorporated into the schedule through authoring detailed Basis of Schedule documents to demonstrate good planning practice and alignment to requirement, benefits, and key dates. Establish tool techniques and procedures to determine and confirm progress, determine performance to date and forecast accurately future progress. Support through identifying risks, issues and opportunities to schedule and develop and deliver expert advice to internal and external customers supported by comprehensive documented analysis. Provide expert advice to our customer and project managers on planning tools, methodologies, best practices and options to maintain schedule alignment to required benefits and outcomes. Work with project teams to Mentor and guide junior planners, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. Contribute to business development efforts and the evolution of planning capabilities within the organization. Proven experience as a Senior Project Planner, with a strong record in planning, monitoring, and controlling project delivery across various industries and contract types. Expertise in integrated planning across engineering, procurement, and construction, including facilitation of planning workshops. Must have excellent attention to detail and be outcomes oriented with the ability to work independently or lead teams. Proficiency in developing detailed project schedules from technical data or scope statements, including resource and cost integration. Skilled in applying industry standard scheduling techniques (e.g., Critical Path, Critical Chain, Resource Levelling, Earned Value). Ability to estimate and document schedule assumptions and present schedules in assurance reviews. Experience in coordinating with stakeholders to assess progress at activity, WBS, and project levels. Strong analytical skills to interpret schedule variances and support corrective action planning. Confident in preparing and delivering progress reports and planning summaries to clients and senior management. Proficient in conducting schedule assurance reviews (e.g., DCMA), time impact analysis, and schedule risk assessments. Advanced user of Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. Experience in complex, highly regulated industries. Solid understanding of estimating, risk management, and cost control, with experience collaborating across project controls disciplines. Flexible to travel to client site in Plymouth 2 3 days per week inclusive of overnight stays. Degree or equivalent in a relevant field. Experienced working on Defence projects. Strong client facing and stakeholder engagement skills. Demonstrated ability to manage complex situations with professionalism and integrity. Experience supporting business development and contributing to proposal efforts. Familiarity with the full project lifecycle, from concept through to commissioning. Excellent communication and people skills. Proven leadership and team development capabilities. Expert level proficiency in Primavera and MS Project. Experience with risk and reporting tools such as Safran and Power BI. Please be advised that offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance. We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle A minimum of days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level . click apply for full job details
Jan 19, 2026
Full time
Senior Planning Consultant/Senior Project Planner Birmingham, United Kingdom / Bristol, United Kingdom / Cambridge, United Kingdom / Reading, United Kingdom Country: United Kingdom Contract type: Permanent Work pattern: Full Time Market: Project programme and commercial management, Project controls, Planning and modelling Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About the business unit Mott MacDonald's Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD) unit delivers both project, programme & commercial management (PPCM) services and advisory solutions across the built environment, defence, energy, water, environmental, transportation, health and care sectors. We deliver tailored solutions that directly address our clients' key challenges, combining our world-leading project expertise with unrivalled programme delivery capabilities and advisory services. APD delivers services to projects ranging in scale and complexity up to £20bn, through the technical disciplines of programme management, project management, project controls, scheduling, cost management, estimating, infrastructure finance, management consulting, digital consulting, and education, health and care management. Our industry leading specialist advisory teams offer a range of transformational services that support our core project, programme, and commercial offering and help our clients address their business needs. These include climate change, estimating and cost intelligence, health, safety and wellbeing, land advisory, planning PMO, quality management, and risk management. The specialist advisory team brings together multiple critical services in a connected offering, drawing on cross sector best practice and expertise. We add huge value to our clients through our integrated approach, while relentlessly focusing on excellence and our passion for improving society. What you will contribute to the Team Establish and deliver professional and comprehensive planning and scheduling services across a variety of complex projects, providing accurate and verified schedule management service either as a managed service or as part of an integrated team. Collaborate with delivery team, supply chain, end users, customers and stakeholders to develop, baseline, and maintain high quality project schedules. Support alignment by setting up and delivering collaborative / integrated planning workshops and capability to show and confirm alignment across multiple organisations and supply chains. Develop, underpin, assure, and set up credible baseline schedules for our customers or projects validating all information incorporated into the schedule through authoring detailed Basis of Schedule documents to demonstrate good planning practice and alignment to requirement, benefits, and key dates. Establish tool techniques and procedures to determine and confirm progress, determine performance to date and forecast accurately future progress. Support through identifying risks, issues and opportunities to schedule and develop and deliver expert advice to internal and external customers supported by comprehensive documented analysis. Provide expert advice to our customer and project managers on planning tools, methodologies, best practices and options to maintain schedule alignment to required benefits and outcomes. Work with project teams to Mentor and guide junior planners, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. Contribute to business development efforts and the evolution of planning capabilities within the organization. Proven experience as a Senior Project Planner, with a strong record in planning, monitoring, and controlling project delivery across various industries and contract types. Expertise in integrated planning across engineering, procurement, and construction, including facilitation of planning workshops. Must have excellent attention to detail and be outcomes oriented with the ability to work independently or lead teams. Proficiency in developing detailed project schedules from technical data or scope statements, including resource and cost integration. Skilled in applying industry standard scheduling techniques (e.g., Critical Path, Critical Chain, Resource Levelling, Earned Value). Ability to estimate and document schedule assumptions and present schedules in assurance reviews. Experience in coordinating with stakeholders to assess progress at activity, WBS, and project levels. Strong analytical skills to interpret schedule variances and support corrective action planning. Confident in preparing and delivering progress reports and planning summaries to clients and senior management. Proficient in conducting schedule assurance reviews (e.g., DCMA), time impact analysis, and schedule risk assessments. Advanced user of Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. Experience in complex, highly regulated industries. Solid understanding of estimating, risk management, and cost control, with experience collaborating across project controls disciplines. Flexible to travel to client site in Plymouth 2 3 days per week inclusive of overnight stays. Degree or equivalent in a relevant field. Experienced working on Defence projects. Strong client facing and stakeholder engagement skills. Demonstrated ability to manage complex situations with professionalism and integrity. Experience supporting business development and contributing to proposal efforts. Familiarity with the full project lifecycle, from concept through to commissioning. Excellent communication and people skills. Proven leadership and team development capabilities. Expert level proficiency in Primavera and MS Project. Experience with risk and reporting tools such as Safran and Power BI. Please be advised that offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance. We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle A minimum of days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level . click apply for full job details
Senior Planner / Planning Manager page is loaded Senior Planner / Planning Managerlocations: GB.Glasgow.2 Atlantic Square York Streettime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-144321 Job Description OverviewBecome a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's about recognizing everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work. Your role Maintenance and Management of Baselines to support contractual and performance metrics. Provide meetings and workshops to challenge the progress and performance of projects. Support Planning / 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). Knowledge of Integration of function corelating 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 various types of delay analysis techniques. About you Bachelor's degree in project management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Experience as a Senior Planner, specializing in transportation, energy, defence, water and rail industry experience. Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and their application in project management. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate across diverse groups. Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project). Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Engineering Graduate with Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PMI-SP). Experience in the construction or engineering industry. Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices. Reward & benefitsExplore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. About AtkinsRéalisWe're , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Additional information 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 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 creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
Jan 17, 2026
Full time
Senior Planner / Planning Manager page is loaded Senior Planner / Planning Managerlocations: GB.Glasgow.2 Atlantic Square York Streettime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-144321 Job Description OverviewBecome a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's about recognizing everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work. Your role Maintenance and Management of Baselines to support contractual and performance metrics. Provide meetings and workshops to challenge the progress and performance of projects. Support Planning / 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). Knowledge of Integration of function corelating 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 various types of delay analysis techniques. About you Bachelor's degree in project management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Experience as a Senior Planner, specializing in transportation, energy, defence, water and rail industry experience. Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and their application in project management. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate across diverse groups. Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project). Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Engineering Graduate with Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PMI-SP). Experience in the construction or engineering industry. Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices. Reward & benefitsExplore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. About AtkinsRéalisWe're , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Additional information 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 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 creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
Our Vacancy Senior Project Planner Defence Permanent / Project Management Sunderland 15/10/23 On site Share Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.Every day, our 6,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering.To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all. Job Description As the Assystem's Defence Infrastructure account continues to grow, we are looking to recruit a dynamic, self-motivated Project Planner / Senior Project Planner to support project delivery. Working alongside the Defence Infrastructure Project Manager(s), the Project Planner is the local point for all aspects of planning across the Defence Infrastructure portfolio. This role will be based at any of our Assystem offices with ad-hoc travel to client and other Assystem offices as required. Assystem are currently implementing our 'new normal' flexible working model, which will continue to support a mixture of home and office working across the business. Main Duties: Responsible for planning - production and management of project schedule(s), both internally and externally. Coordination of work packages to schedule, tracking progress vs schedule, resource planning, coordination of sub-contractors. Review and approval of sub-contractor programmes. Interface with the stakeholders to identify and report on progress, change, risks and opportunities. Input to proposals relating to manhour estimates and planning. Produce concise, accurate reports of project metrics including critical path analysis to the Defence Infrastructure Lead Team. Essential Skills and Behaviors Primavera P6 to intermediate level (essential) Strong skills in MS Office, especially Excel and Project Self-motivated and able to work to deadlines without direction/supervision Good communicator able to provide a clear, concise and accurate summary of project progress, risks to the critical path and metrics Able to confidently engage with sub-contractors and critically review the accuracy of sub-contractor submissions Attention to detail Qualifications: Degree preferred, or other equivalent qualification Primavera P6 training Project Management qualification (e.g. APM) would benefit Experience Experience as project planner on NEC4 Contracts is essential (particularly Option A and Option C) Major infrastructure design and build project background highly desirable Experience of working in the Nuclear or Defence Industry is highly desirableDue to the nature of this role the successful candidate will require Security clearance. To gain this they will be required to be a Sole UK national, Hybrid working from home/Assystem OfficeWe are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
Jan 16, 2026
Full time
Our Vacancy Senior Project Planner Defence Permanent / Project Management Sunderland 15/10/23 On site Share Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.Every day, our 6,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering.To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all. Job Description As the Assystem's Defence Infrastructure account continues to grow, we are looking to recruit a dynamic, self-motivated Project Planner / Senior Project Planner to support project delivery. Working alongside the Defence Infrastructure Project Manager(s), the Project Planner is the local point for all aspects of planning across the Defence Infrastructure portfolio. This role will be based at any of our Assystem offices with ad-hoc travel to client and other Assystem offices as required. Assystem are currently implementing our 'new normal' flexible working model, which will continue to support a mixture of home and office working across the business. Main Duties: Responsible for planning - production and management of project schedule(s), both internally and externally. Coordination of work packages to schedule, tracking progress vs schedule, resource planning, coordination of sub-contractors. Review and approval of sub-contractor programmes. Interface with the stakeholders to identify and report on progress, change, risks and opportunities. Input to proposals relating to manhour estimates and planning. Produce concise, accurate reports of project metrics including critical path analysis to the Defence Infrastructure Lead Team. Essential Skills and Behaviors Primavera P6 to intermediate level (essential) Strong skills in MS Office, especially Excel and Project Self-motivated and able to work to deadlines without direction/supervision Good communicator able to provide a clear, concise and accurate summary of project progress, risks to the critical path and metrics Able to confidently engage with sub-contractors and critically review the accuracy of sub-contractor submissions Attention to detail Qualifications: Degree preferred, or other equivalent qualification Primavera P6 training Project Management qualification (e.g. APM) would benefit Experience Experience as project planner on NEC4 Contracts is essential (particularly Option A and Option C) Major infrastructure design and build project background highly desirable Experience of working in the Nuclear or Defence Industry is highly desirableDue to the nature of this role the successful candidate will require Security clearance. To gain this they will be required to be a Sole UK national, Hybrid working from home/Assystem OfficeWe are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
A leading engineering company is seeking a Senior Planner for a hybrid role based in Glasgow. You will be responsible for managing project schedules and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure timely execution. Ideal candidates will have experience with NEC4 contracts and a background in nuclear or defence industries. This position offers opportunities to work on global projects and promotes diversity. Applicants must meet residency criteria for UK security clearance.
Jan 16, 2026
Full time
A leading engineering company is seeking a Senior Planner for a hybrid role based in Glasgow. You will be responsible for managing project schedules and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure timely execution. Ideal candidates will have experience with NEC4 contracts and a background in nuclear or defence industries. This position offers opportunities to work on global projects and promotes diversity. Applicants must meet residency criteria for UK security clearance.
A global engineering firm in Sunderland is seeking a Senior Project Planner to support project delivery in the Defence Infrastructure sector. This role involves production and management of project schedules, coordination with stakeholders, and requires experience with NEC4 Contracts. The ideal candidate has strong skills in Primavera P6, a background in major infrastructure projects, and is a Sole UK national. This position supports flexible working arrangements.
Jan 16, 2026
Full time
A global engineering firm in Sunderland is seeking a Senior Project Planner to support project delivery in the Defence Infrastructure sector. This role involves production and management of project schedules, coordination with stakeholders, and requires experience with NEC4 Contracts. The ideal candidate has strong skills in Primavera P6, a background in major infrastructure projects, and is a Sole UK national. This position supports flexible working arrangements.
Senior or Principal Soil Scientist page is loaded Senior or Principal Soil Scientistlocations: GB.Bristol.The Hub: GB.London.Nova Northtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-145181 Job Description OverviewWe have a great opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Senior or Principal Soil Scientist (depending on experience) to join our Sustainable Land and Resource Management team in the UK to support with managing project delivery and driving technical delivery and business development.We are seeking an individual with a strong technical background and experience in the assessment and management of soil and agricultural land quality, with a focus on Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) and sustainable management of soils on infrastructure projects and construction sites. The successful applicant will be an important part of an innovative and technically excellent team of Soil Scientists helping deliver major projects. As a member of our team, you will be involved in a range of office and field-based work, engaging with our experienced staff to deliver excellence to our clients, and will work closely with a wide range of other professionals to deliver holistic solutions to environmental and engineering problems.The Sustainable Land and Resource Practice is a well-established, award winning, multi-disciplinary, environmental and engineering practice with an extensive portfolio of regeneration and development projects and a highly skilled team winning numerous industry awards over the years. The Practice is growing our soil and agricultural land quality service line, and the successful candidate will work on a number of large projects across a range of exciting markets, including the development of Cities, Transportation, Water, Defence and Energy infrastructure. Your Role Lead on the technical delivery of ALC, soil resource surveys and sustainable management of soils. Support and lead on client work development, preparation of proposals and input into bids for multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects. Liaison with clients, stakeholders, regulators, sub-contractors and other internal disciplines. Work effectively as part of a team and with other professionals (environmental scientists, engineers, planners) to provide a consistent and integrated service to our clients. Maintain excellent professional relationships which will lead to and secure repeat business. Compliance with Health and Safety policies and procedures, including preparing and reviewing health and safety plans and managing health and safety on site. Provide technical guidance, constructive support and mentoring to junior staff and supporting their technical development. Developing own competence and maintain CPD necessary to fulfil the responsibilities of the role, with support from the business on own training and development needs. About you Degree qualified in a relevant engineering or science subject (e.g. soil science, geology and environmental science ). Relevant post-graduate experience. Full or Chartered Membership of relevant professional body such as the British Society of Soil Science. If not Chartered, we would expect the candidate, with our support, to become chartered 6 to 12 months after joining. Demonstrate a proven track record of undertaking soil surveys including recording accurate descriptions of soil profiles, undertaking hand texturing, collecting soil samples and interpretating soil chemical and physical analyses. Detailed working knowledge and specialist understanding of ALC including interpretating soil properties and conditions. Working knowledge and demonstrable understanding of the relevant legislation, technical guidance, industry standards and best practice, especially in respect to agricultural soil assessment and the protection and sustainable management of soils. Experienced in preparing and reviewing technical reports ALC assessments, Soil Resources Plans, Soil Handling Management Plans and Aftercare Plans. Experience in writing EIA chapters is desirable but not essential. Demonstrate a proven track record of providing advice on earthworks related sustainable soils management and project management including managing project teams resulting in delivery to high standards. Excellent communication skills and proven ability to manage and mentor staff as well as managing time and work as part of a team as well as individual working. Flexible and prepared to take on new challenges. Full UK driving licence and the ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK and work on short term assignments. Reward & benefitsExplore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. About AtkinsRéalisWe're , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Additional information 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 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 creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
Jan 10, 2026
Full time
Senior or Principal Soil Scientist page is loaded Senior or Principal Soil Scientistlocations: GB.Bristol.The Hub: GB.London.Nova Northtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-145181 Job Description OverviewWe have a great opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Senior or Principal Soil Scientist (depending on experience) to join our Sustainable Land and Resource Management team in the UK to support with managing project delivery and driving technical delivery and business development.We are seeking an individual with a strong technical background and experience in the assessment and management of soil and agricultural land quality, with a focus on Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) and sustainable management of soils on infrastructure projects and construction sites. The successful applicant will be an important part of an innovative and technically excellent team of Soil Scientists helping deliver major projects. As a member of our team, you will be involved in a range of office and field-based work, engaging with our experienced staff to deliver excellence to our clients, and will work closely with a wide range of other professionals to deliver holistic solutions to environmental and engineering problems.The Sustainable Land and Resource Practice is a well-established, award winning, multi-disciplinary, environmental and engineering practice with an extensive portfolio of regeneration and development projects and a highly skilled team winning numerous industry awards over the years. The Practice is growing our soil and agricultural land quality service line, and the successful candidate will work on a number of large projects across a range of exciting markets, including the development of Cities, Transportation, Water, Defence and Energy infrastructure. Your Role Lead on the technical delivery of ALC, soil resource surveys and sustainable management of soils. Support and lead on client work development, preparation of proposals and input into bids for multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects. Liaison with clients, stakeholders, regulators, sub-contractors and other internal disciplines. Work effectively as part of a team and with other professionals (environmental scientists, engineers, planners) to provide a consistent and integrated service to our clients. Maintain excellent professional relationships which will lead to and secure repeat business. Compliance with Health and Safety policies and procedures, including preparing and reviewing health and safety plans and managing health and safety on site. Provide technical guidance, constructive support and mentoring to junior staff and supporting their technical development. Developing own competence and maintain CPD necessary to fulfil the responsibilities of the role, with support from the business on own training and development needs. About you Degree qualified in a relevant engineering or science subject (e.g. soil science, geology and environmental science ). Relevant post-graduate experience. Full or Chartered Membership of relevant professional body such as the British Society of Soil Science. If not Chartered, we would expect the candidate, with our support, to become chartered 6 to 12 months after joining. Demonstrate a proven track record of undertaking soil surveys including recording accurate descriptions of soil profiles, undertaking hand texturing, collecting soil samples and interpretating soil chemical and physical analyses. Detailed working knowledge and specialist understanding of ALC including interpretating soil properties and conditions. Working knowledge and demonstrable understanding of the relevant legislation, technical guidance, industry standards and best practice, especially in respect to agricultural soil assessment and the protection and sustainable management of soils. Experienced in preparing and reviewing technical reports ALC assessments, Soil Resources Plans, Soil Handling Management Plans and Aftercare Plans. Experience in writing EIA chapters is desirable but not essential. Demonstrate a proven track record of providing advice on earthworks related sustainable soils management and project management including managing project teams resulting in delivery to high standards. Excellent communication skills and proven ability to manage and mentor staff as well as managing time and work as part of a team as well as individual working. Flexible and prepared to take on new challenges. Full UK driving licence and the ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK and work on short term assignments. Reward & benefitsExplore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. About AtkinsRéalisWe're , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Additional information 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 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 creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
Senior/Principal Town Planner page is loaded Senior/Principal Town Plannerlocations: GB.Leeds.Thorpe Park: GB.Manchester.Piccadilly: GB.Sheffield.Concourse Waytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-144825 Job Description Overview Planning a better future for our communities. AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms offering unparalleled opportunities for talented individuals in search of a rewarding career. At AtkinsRéalis, we offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the environment. We are looking for experienced Town Planners at Senior/Principal level to help to support the growth of our successful and progressive team in the North of England and use your talents to assist us in delivering a variety of major infrastructure and development projects for our clients.You might know us for the great work we do across our huge variety of projects. It's thanks to our people's combined diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge that we can continue to make a difference worldwide. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.You'll join one of the UK's leading planning consultancies at the forefront of thought leadership in sustainable infrastructure and development, from Net Zero to ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain and digital transformation. Progress with your career interests in delivery works across the diverse range of our clients. These include Energy and Water companies, Environment Agency, National Highways, Homes England, High Speed 2, Ministry of Defence, DLUHC, Network Rail, Transport for the North, Transport for London, West of England Combined Authority and the GLA and many others such as local authorities and private developers. Our colleagues also lead international development work for funding institutions and government bodies. Your Role Acting as Planning Lead on projects across a range of markets and sectors. Being actively involved in bid preparation, tender submissions and framework responses. Acting as lead consultant for multi-disciplinary projects and taking responsibility for project management and project delivery. Providing support to junior colleagues and the Planning team leaders. Works in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment with colleagues in environmental, engineering and design disciplines across the wider AtkinsRéalis (UK and international). Engage with market and client leads to support business growth and development opportunities. About you A relevant Planning degree, RTPI membership is desirable. You must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, determined and resilient. Work under pressure, with excellent time management and success in meeting tight deadlines Understanding of TCPA, DCO, TWAO or equivalent applications. Experience with the Environment Impact Assessment process and knowledge in Strategic Planning and Planning policy. Work well as part of multi-disciplinary teams with the confidence to input effectively as an individual across a range of projects, consenting and strategic planning, and a range of geographies. Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and the aptitude to rationally explain, explore and discuss planning issues. Demonstrable ability to develop client relationships and possess experience in work winning and supporting market growth. Reward & benefitsExplore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. About AtkinsRéalisWe're , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Additional information 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 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 creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
Jan 05, 2026
Full time
Senior/Principal Town Planner page is loaded Senior/Principal Town Plannerlocations: GB.Leeds.Thorpe Park: GB.Manchester.Piccadilly: GB.Sheffield.Concourse Waytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-144825 Job Description Overview Planning a better future for our communities. AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms offering unparalleled opportunities for talented individuals in search of a rewarding career. At AtkinsRéalis, we offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the environment. We are looking for experienced Town Planners at Senior/Principal level to help to support the growth of our successful and progressive team in the North of England and use your talents to assist us in delivering a variety of major infrastructure and development projects for our clients.You might know us for the great work we do across our huge variety of projects. It's thanks to our people's combined diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge that we can continue to make a difference worldwide. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.You'll join one of the UK's leading planning consultancies at the forefront of thought leadership in sustainable infrastructure and development, from Net Zero to ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain and digital transformation. Progress with your career interests in delivery works across the diverse range of our clients. These include Energy and Water companies, Environment Agency, National Highways, Homes England, High Speed 2, Ministry of Defence, DLUHC, Network Rail, Transport for the North, Transport for London, West of England Combined Authority and the GLA and many others such as local authorities and private developers. Our colleagues also lead international development work for funding institutions and government bodies. Your Role Acting as Planning Lead on projects across a range of markets and sectors. Being actively involved in bid preparation, tender submissions and framework responses. Acting as lead consultant for multi-disciplinary projects and taking responsibility for project management and project delivery. Providing support to junior colleagues and the Planning team leaders. Works in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment with colleagues in environmental, engineering and design disciplines across the wider AtkinsRéalis (UK and international). Engage with market and client leads to support business growth and development opportunities. About you A relevant Planning degree, RTPI membership is desirable. You must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, determined and resilient. Work under pressure, with excellent time management and success in meeting tight deadlines Understanding of TCPA, DCO, TWAO or equivalent applications. Experience with the Environment Impact Assessment process and knowledge in Strategic Planning and Planning policy. Work well as part of multi-disciplinary teams with the confidence to input effectively as an individual across a range of projects, consenting and strategic planning, and a range of geographies. Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and the aptitude to rationally explain, explore and discuss planning issues. Demonstrable ability to develop client relationships and possess experience in work winning and supporting market growth. Reward & benefitsExplore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. About AtkinsRéalisWe're , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Additional information 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 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 creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
