Project Scheduler
Location: Plymouth
Salary: £40,000–£45,000
Hours: 37.5hours - Mon-Fri
Are you an expert in project planning and scheduling, seeking a new opportunity within a dynamic engineering environment? We’re searching for an experienced Project Scheduler to join our fast-paced Programmes team in Plymouth. Reporting to the Programme Director, you’ll play a vital role in building, monitoring, and maintaining project schedules for multiple complex initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with Project and Programme Managers to define tasks, timelines and resource requirements
Create detailed schedules and work breakdown structures in Microsoft Project
Develop plans for bid phases and support schedule re-baselining during project delivery
Monitor project performance against key milestones, metrics and budgets, regularly updating schedules
Work with a range of stakeholders to co-ordinate and manage resource allocation across the business
Identify risks, opportunities, assumptions and dependencies, supporting risk mitigation and forecasting
Ensure all project schedules are aligned to scope and objectives
Skills and Experience Essential:
Advanced knowledge of project planning, scheduling and management methodologies
Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Project
At least 2–3 years’ experience scheduling across multiple, concurrent engineering projects
Strong background in resource management, budgeting and control
Technical experience, ideally within engineering design and development
Desirable:
Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent)
Security Clearance Requirements:
Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.
To find out more please reach out to Max Sinclair (url removed)