Engineer II to Senior Engineer | Project Planning & Controls | 6-12 Years | Mumbai | Scheduled Drive - August

Job Description Overview This position may be offered as either a contract-to-hire or a regular full-time role, depending on your overall experience and the technical competencies demonstrated during the interview process. This is a scheduled drive application. Kindly proceed with your application only if you meet the job requirements and are currently based out of Mumbai. Please do not apply if you have attended any interview with us in the past 6 months. To improve your chances of getting shortlisted, apply only for the single most suitable job that aligns with your skills and experience . The Project & Programme Services (PPS) team is a critical component of the Global Project & Programme Management Office (GPMO). The team delivers predictable and efficient project performance management, reporting, and business intelligence across global portfolios. Operating from the Global Technology Centre (GTC) in India, PPS provides cost‑efficient, agile, and scalable programme services using an onshore–offshore delivery model. Our ambition is to become the global leader in Programme Management Services by building a future-ready, digitally enabled, high-performing team. We are seeking a skilled resource with Planning & Project Controls experience to support the successful delivery of critical Projects in Process, Manufacturing & Production Industry, Energy, Pharma. Infrastructure and Transportation sector. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in sectors mentioned utilizing advanced scheduling tools to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with global standards and requirements. Your role Develop and manage comprehensive project schedules using Primavera MSP & P6, ensuring compliance with standards. Performs schedule development duties to include establishing the work breakdown structure (WBS), determining the work activity duration, establishing the proper workflow logic ties across all phases, including Engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning. Identify key dependencies and assess project risks to develop mitigation strategies. Collaborate with Project Managers and key stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and resource requirements. Prepare detailed lookahead programs and communicate with the key stakeholders. Support project teams with cost-loaded schedules and conduct Earned Value Analysis (EVA) to track project performance. Candidate must be conversant with Delay Analysis techniques. Identify potential schedule risks and incorporate risk mitigation strategies, including quantitative and Qualitative Risk Analysis. Implement and manage change control processes in the schedule to adjust Performance Measurement Baselines (PMB) for scope or schedule variations. Prepare process and tools to carry out pricing estimates based on project stakeholders’ input. Track and analyze the project costs including budgets, commitments, actuals, accruals, forecasts, contingencies analysis Produce forecasts of total project costs, annual costs, and monthly cash flow costs and provides variance analysis and explanations. Carries out an earned value and project performance analysis of the project on a periodic basis. Monitor, control and analyse the project cost and schedule information, identify variances and bring these to the attention of the Project Manager with possible alternatives. Prepare specific reports to facilitate challenge and analysis to meet the project’s specific needs. Produce and issue cost reports to the client and project team, including key project indicators. Develop, manage, revise, and update integrated detailed project schedules including all phases of project execution. Proactively analyze project schedules including comparing cost/resource curves to actuals, tracking float consumption, and change order impact analysis to ensure compliance with contract requirements. Support Project managers on proactively raising early warnings and preparing change orders to be submitted to the clients and updates to project controls specific documents Stakeholder & Client Engagement Collaborate with multidisciplinary team, project managers, engineering teams, contractors, and clients. Serve as the primary point of contact for Project planning & project controls-related discussions. Ensure alignment of all stakeholders on planning, scheduling, and cost objectives. Participate in client meetings, steering committees, and cross‑functional reviews. Maintain strong working relationships to support successful project outcomes. About you Experience of working in Process, Manufacturing & Production Industry, Energy, Pharma. Infrastructure and Transportation sector similar projects will be preferred. Advanced level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts. In-depth technical skills related to planning, scheduling, monitoring, and project controls. Prior planning/scheduling experience in EPC projects. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and present schedule products independently with minimal supervision. This includes using a high level of professional judgment and knowledge related to technical planning and scheduling skills and engineering design, construction, and procurement practices. Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 & FIDIC contracts and their impact on scheduling and claims is a plus. Hands on experience in MSP / Primavera or any other planning tool. Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 6–12 years of relevant experience bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, or a related field. A master’s degree in project management or equivalent is a plus. Chartered status / Professional certifications (e.g., MAPM, Prince 2 practitioner, PMP, MRICS) is an added advantage. Excellent communication, client-facing, presentation, and report-writing skills. Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure and adapt to change. Strong project management acumen and experience in cost & schedule governance. Ability to propose innovative solutions, processes, and working methods. Rewards & benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. This includes: Comprehensive life insurance coverage. Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents. Generous annual leave balance. Flexible and hybrid work solutions. Remote work opportunities outside of country. Company gratuity scheme. Discretionary bonus program. Relocation assistance. Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition. Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make. About AtkinsRéalis We'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. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.