Planner, Engineering, Systems Engineer

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GB.Bristol.

The Hub:
GB.Cardiff.
2 Capital Quarter Tyndall street time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-145330###
** Job Description**## Overview## Atkins

Réalis is a world‑leading design, engineering and project management organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems across the globe. Our purpose is simple: to engineer a better future for our planet and its people, creating sustainable solutions that shape the world around us.

Our teams deliver some of the most complex and transformative programmes worldwide. By combining multidisciplinary expertise, global best practice and deep sector knowledge, we help clients achieve ambitious outcomes. Our success is powered by talented people whose diverse thinking and creativity drive innovation every day.

Join us and you’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment where you’re trusted with meaningful responsibility and supported to grow your career. You’ll have access to flexibility, development opportunities and the chance to make a real impact.

We’re proud to have recently been named Global Project Controls Consultancy of the Year at the Project Controls Expo in London — recognition of our industry‑leading capability and commitment to excellence.

We promote work–life balance through flexible and remote‑working policies. We champion equality, diversity and inclusion, and we are a Disability Confident employer. Our culture is built on respect, belonging and opportunities for all.

Our Planning Function plays a critical role in delivering certainty and performance across sectors including Rail, Highways, Utilities, Nuclear, Defence and Aviation.## Your Role As a Planner, you will help ensure the successful delivery of complex projects and programmes by providing high‑quality scheduling support and analysis. You will:
* Develop and maintain project schedules with clear structure, logic, dependencies and critical path.
* Support planning input across mobilisation and delivery phases, helping define scope and sequencing.
* Produce schedule updates, progress assessments, variance analysis and clear reporting.
* Assist with scenario modelling, constraints analysis and identification of schedule risks.
* Maintain baselines and support change control processes, ensuring schedule impacts are accurately reflected.
* Present schedule information clearly through both visual and written formats.
* Build collaborative working relationships with internal teams, clients and delivery partners.
* Apply understanding of project controls disciplines (cost, risk, commercial) to produce integrated outputs.
* Apply awareness of different contract types (NEC, JCT, FIDIC) and their planning and reporting implications.
* Work effectively within a consultancy environment, supporting client‑focused delivery.## About you##
* Project‑based planning experience ideally within complex or multidisciplinary environments.
* Proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, Open Plan, Asta Power project (or similar).
* Ability to develop and maintain structured schedules with clear logic and critical path.
* Strong analytical skills and ability to present clear, concise insights.
* Understanding of baseline management, change control and how schedule, cost and risk interact.
* Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Awareness of project controls disciplines and project lifecycle governance.
* Awareness of contract forms (NEC, JCT, FIDIC).
* Consultancy experience (advantageous).## Reward & benefits

Explore 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 Atkins

Réalis

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