Job Description
AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s leading providers of engineering professional consulting and support services with offices across Ireland, and is currently seeking a Senior Planner to join the Transportation team.
Your role
Develop, monitor and update project programmes using planning software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
Prepare cost and resource‑loaded programmes for forecasting and monitoring, and provide progress reports and dashboards to project teams.
Work closely with external and internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks and constraints, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.
Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
Support the preparation of cost and resource‑loaded programmes for forecasting and monitoring.
Understand and apply the requirements of the NEC suite of contracts related to scheduling and programme updates.
Generate progress reports, forecasts and dashboards for clients and management.
Prepare and deliver clear presentations and briefings of programme scenarios, risks and impacts to senior stakeholders and clients.
Maintain and manage baselines to support contractual and performance metrics.
Lead or chair meetings and workshops to challenge the progress and performance of projects.
Support the client and project management teams in risk management, early warning notifications, compensation event assessments and other NEC processes.
Manage the contract requirements for the schedules.
Support Discipline Leads to maintain schedules and their interfaces.
Identify scheduling risks and constraints and collaborate with team members to mitigate delays.
Provide advanced hierarchical reporting outputs such as Earned Value Management (EVM).
Integrate schedule, cost and risk analysis.
Provide critical‑path evaluation and scenario‑planning options to mitigate issues and improve efficiencies.
Conduct expert analysis on scheduling and programming.
Be proficient in various delay‑analysis techniques.
Carry out industry‑standard schedule quality assessments.
About you
Relevant degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
Practical experience using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
Basic understanding of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts.
Familiarity with other Irish forms of contracts such as GCC and FIDIC.
Strong analytical and communication skills.
Experience within civil engineering, infrastructure or large‑scale construction projects.
Rail experience is desirable.
Experience in a client‑side environment.
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunity to work on landmark projects shaping Ireland’s future, including MetroLink and DART+.
Supportive and inclusive team culture.
Structured career development and training opportunities.
Access to wellbeing programmes and flexible working arrangements.
Hybrid working culture with international remote opportunities and flexible holiday allowances.
Worker Type
Employee
Job Type
Regular
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