Infrastructure & Capital Projects, Senior Scheduler, ANS

Accenture; Swindon; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking a senior scheduling lead to develop end-to-end schedules for large-scale infrastructure programs, aligning WBS standards with client specifications and industry practices.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, review Basis of Schedule, manage critical paths, perform time-impact analyses, and deliver accurate narratives and dashboards using Primavera P6, IMS, and earned value management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• 8+ years scheduling experience on large-scale construction projects.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling software and IMS.

Responsibilities

• Establish end-to-end conceptual and summary schedules aligned to specifications and industry best practices.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and drive schedule alignment.
• Review Basis of Schedule and ensure CPM compliance across contracts.
• Identify critical paths and manage long‑lead items within IMS.
• Audit Primavera P6 schedules (DCMA 14-point checks) and improve schedule quality.

Skills

Primavera P6

CPM analysis

Earned value

Schedule management

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field

Tools

IMS

MS Office

BIM/VDC

Job description

You’ve Never Been Satisfied with “Good Enough.”

You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.

You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.

Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.

Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects

As Accenture continues to grow, you may see a variety of new career opportunities, and depending on the role and location you may be directed to apply through Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC or Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details.

THE WORK:

• You’ll establish end‑to‑end conceptual and summary schedules aligned to specifications, WBS standards, templates, and industry best practices, ensuring all project scopes are captured from inception through closeout.
• You’ll coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders and facilitate interactive planning sessions to drive schedule alignment, improve templates, and support early milestone development using IMS/MMS/PBS/PSE concepts.
• You’ll ensure General Contractors develop fully integrated baseline schedules by reviewing Basis of Schedule documents, resolving variances, and confirming compliance with contractual CPM specifications.
• You’ll identify and manage critical and near‑critical paths, peak resource periods, and scope integration within the IMS, ensuring full business alignment across funding, interfaces, and long‑lead elements.
• You’ll own schedule quality by auditing Primavera P6 schedules (including DCMA 14‑point checks), monitoring GC compliance, and continuously improving schedule effectiveness as a project control tool.
• You’ll lead schedule reporting and execution support by running regular performance reviews, validating progress, analyzing deviations, and communicating status through defined reporting systems and formats.
• You’ll track activity progress, out‑of‑sequence work, and procurement of owner, developer, and contractor‑furnished equipment, assessing impacts to procurement plans and site need‑by dates.
• You’ll prepare independent schedule analyses and forecasts, including completion dates, cost and cashflow implications, risks, and earned value metrics to support informed decision‑making.
• You’ll identify schedule issues, perform time‑impact and recovery analyses, propose mitigation plans, and review schedule changes in coordination with project and regional leadership.

You’ll produce and maintain accurate project and program deliverables such as narratives, health reports, milestone and procurement reports, executive summaries, and ensure data integrity and stakeholder alignment across all scheduling systems.

• Flexible : The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center.

With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field

• Minimum of 8 years of scheduling experience on large-scale construction projects
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting data center, mission‑critical, or hyperscale infrastructure projects
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling software
• Experience with integrated master schedules (IMS), strong CPM analysis, reporting, earned value, and schedule quality review experience.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Experience working on hyperscale data center programs
• Knowledge of project controls, cost management, and earned value management principles
• Familiarity with BIM/VDC coordination and digital project delivery tools
• Experience with schedule risk analysis and recovery planning
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables simultaneously
• Experience working in owner’s representative or consulting environments
• PMI‑SP, PSP, or PMP certification preferred
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and reporting tools

$130,000 - $160,000 a year

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We will accept applications until August 15th, 2026.

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Accenture I&CP offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) with employer match; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off and holidays; paid maternity and parental caregiver leave; adoption and surrogacy assistance; supplemental insurance plans; an employee assistance program; legal resources; and identity theft protection.

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