Assistant Planner

AtkinsRéalis

. Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining integrated project schedules using Primavera P6, alongside strong analytical skills for performance analysis and reporting. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and communicating project insights effectively to stakeholders.

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Primavera P6 ExpertiseSchedule Performance AnalysisProject ReportingMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyChange Management Support

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingCritical Path AnalysisWork Breakdown Structure DevelopmentProgress MeasurementBaseline ManagementData AnalysisPerformance ReportingPlanning PrinciplesAnalytical SkillsNumerical Skills

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCritical ThinkingCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Primavera P6ExcelPower BIMicrosoft OfficeReporting Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Membership of the Association for Project Management (APM)

Industry Keywords

Project ControlsChange ManagementDigital InnovationData AnalyticsMultidisciplinary Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6
Develop logic, update progress, analyse critical paths and produce schedule reports
Collaborate with engineers, project managers, planners and project controls professionals
Develop work breakdown structures and define activity sequencing
Track progress and undertake schedule performance analysis
Maintain schedule baselines and support change management activities
Contribute to project controls processes including planning, reporting and change management
Produce schedule updates, performance analysis, project reporting and management information
Use Excel, Power BI and reporting platforms to develop dashboards and analyse performance data
Communicate project insights to project teams and stakeholders
Travel to client offices, project sites and AtkinsRéalis office locations across the UK as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in a STEM subject or a related discipline
Demonstrable experience using Primavera P6 in a project environment, including development, updating, maintenance and analysis of project schedules
Understanding of planning principles, schedule logic, critical path analysis, progress measurement and baseline management
Strong analytical, numerical and critical-thinking skills
Familiarity with engineering or technical problem-solving approaches
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Basic understanding of how projects are structured, governed and delivered
Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to a range of stakeholders
Ability to organise and prioritise workload while managing multiple tasks and competing deadlines
Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualisation and reporting tools
Interest in digital innovation, data analytics and emerging technologies
Membership of the Association for Project Management (APM) or a similar professional body
May require security clearance
If security clearance is required, candidates may need to provide proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or longer
No visa sponsorship will be provided at this level

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Employee rewards
Tailored health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits
Training and professional development opportunities
Hybrid working culture
Flexible holiday allowances
Family-friendly and inclusive employment policies
Flexible working arrangements
Employee resource groups
Disability Confident interview commitment for applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria