[Hiring] Associate Project Planner @Atos

Role Description

As an Associate Project Planner, you will support the development, maintenance, and monitoring of project schedules using MS Project. Working closely with experienced planners, project teams, clients, design partners, contractors, and suppliers, you will help ensure planning information is accurate, consistent, and up to date.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in project planning and controls while gaining experience across different stages of complex projects and programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, maintenance, and optimisation of detailed project schedules using MS Project.
• Assist with integrating contractor and supplier schedules into the overall project programme.
• Monitor progress, milestones, dependencies, and schedule variances, escalating potential issues to senior planning colleagues.
• Support weekly and monthly reporting, including progress updates, milestone performance, critical path information, and schedule risks.
• Work with project teams and stakeholders to maintain accurate planning information and support effective baseline and change control.

Qualifications

• Experience or a strong foundation in project planning, scheduling, project controls, or a related project delivery discipline.
• Working knowledge of MS Project and an understanding of project scheduling principles.
• Good analytical skills with the ability to interpret project information, identify issues, and maintain accurate planning data.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the confidence to work with colleagues and stakeholders across project teams.

Requirements

• Experience supporting projects across stages such as design, procurement, build and test, implementation, commissioning, or handover.
• An understanding of critical path analysis, schedule risk, baseline control, and change management principles.
• Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain SC clearance.
• Location: UK-based. Remote working is available, with national mobility required.

Benefits

• 25 days paid leave + National Holidays
• Pension Scheme - contributions matched up to 10%
• Private Medical Cover
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Flex Benefits Program