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From cutting-edge transport systems to sustainable urban regeneration, your leadership will drive progress and inspire excellence.\nWe’re not just building projects-we’re engineering a better future. That means fostering a truly collaborative culture where every voice is valued, every contribution recognized, and every talent nurtured. If you're ready to lead with empathy, manage with clarity, and elevate those around you-this is your platform.\nWe champion flexible and remote working. Whether you're looking to reduce your working week, buy additional leave, or pursue passions outside of work, we’ll support your ambitions and make reasonable adjustments to help you thrive.\nYour role\nDevelop, maintain, and manage robust baselines aligned with contractual and performance metrics.\nLead the planning function across complex, multidisciplinary projects.\nFacilitate workshops and performance reviews that challenge assumptions and drive accountability.\nEnsure schedule compliance with contract obligations, particularly under NEC frameworks.\nDeliver advanced reporting outputs including Earned Value Management (EVM).\nIntegrate schedule, cost, and risk to provide strategic insights and decision support.\nConduct critical path analysis and scenario planning to mitigate risks and enhance delivery.\nApply expert-level delay analysis techniques and assure contractor schedule integrity.\nAbout you\nA degree in Project Management, Engineering, or Construction Management.\nDemonstrated success as a planning leader in sectors such as transport, energy, defence, water, or rail.\nStrong people management capabilities, with a track record of mentoring and developing high-performing teams.\nIn-depth knowledge of NEC contracts and their practical application in complex environments.\nOutstanding interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.\nProficiency in planning tools such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.\nAnalytical acumen, strategic thinking, and a collaborative mindset.\nAdvanced understanding of project management methodologies and industry best practices.\nRewards & benefits\nExplore 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.\nBe rewarded. Find out more.\nAbout AtkinsRéalis\nWe're AtkinsRéalis, 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. 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