Schedule Optimisation Analyst / Engineer
Location: Dartford, Kent
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward‑thinking Service Delivery team working at the cutting edge of project optimisation for major UK infrastructure programmes.
As a Schedule Optimisation Analyst/Engineer, you will combine advanced digital tools, AI‑enabled analytics, and real‑world construction expertise to provide insights that increase planning certainty and improve delivery outcomes for high‑profile projects across rail, highways, energy, utilities and major capital programmes.
You'll work closely with senior project leaders, using innovative technology and deep analytical capability to help shape better, smarter, and more predictable project performance.
What will the role look like?
You Will Play a Central Role In
Using advanced and AI‑enabled planning tools to analyse project schedules, uncover optimisation opportunities, and identify constraints, bottlenecks and sequencing issues.
Conducting 4D constructability reviews that turn complex programme data into clear insights for delivery teams.
Validating construction methodologies and sequencing assumptions to ensure programmes are realistic, efficient, and achievable.
Evaluating schedule risks and presenting mitigation options aligned with project strategies and key delivery milestones.
Producing high‑quality reports, visualisations and presentations tailored to clients with varying levels of technical maturity.
Working as part of a small, high‑performing three‑person team alongside the Optimisations Lead and Solutions Delivery Lead.
Presenting findings confidently in client workshops, schedule reviews and planning meetings.
Ensuring outputs align with UK delivery frameworks such as NEC, PACE, GRIP/GRIP‑Lite and governance gateways.
What skills and experience are we looking for?
You Will Bring
As a benchmark 5+ years'construction or infrastructure experience, ideally linked to major capital programmes.
around 3 years of hands‑on planning experience, including Primavera P6 in a major project environment.
A degree in Civil Engineering,Construction Management, Project Controls, or a related discipline.
Strong ability to interpret complex project schedules, logic links, progress data and resource allocations.
Excellent understanding of construction methodologies and delivery sequencing.
Familiarity with BIM/digital engineering and an appetite for new technologies.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear, persuasive narratives.
A proactive, problem‑solving mindset and the ability to work independently in a consultancy-style model.
Effective stakeholder management experience and the confidence to influence senior project teams.
About You
You're analytical, curious, and innovative — someone who thrives on solving complex planning challenges and turning data into practical insights. You enjoy autonomy, but also excel in a collaborative environment. You can spot opportunities others miss, and you're excited by the chance to use emerging AI‑driven technology to shape the future of project deliver
If you're ready to bring cutting-edge optimisation thinking to some of the UK's most impactful infrastructure programmes, we'd love to hear from you.
About Us
Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.
Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.
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