Junior Project Control Scheduler

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC in Preston, UK, is seeking a Junior Project Control Scheduler to provide project controls support across a multi‑discipline portfolio, with a focus on planning, scheduling, reporting, and performance monitoring. You will maintain accurate schedules and data to support informed decision making and contribute to successful project delivery.

Responsibilities include planning using Primavera P6, developing and updating schedules, communicating schedule changes and

Qualifications

• Experience in a project controls or scheduling environment.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling.
• Understanding of project lifecycle management.
• Ability to interpret project information and present findings.
• Knowledge of risk management principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary support for project scheduling activities using Primavera P6.
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules to align with requirements.
• Communicate schedule updates, risks, and delays to stakeholders.
• Monitor progress and identify variances; propose corrective actions.
• Support management of project databases, reporting tools, and dashboards.
• Assist in identifying interdependencies and resource constraints across projects.
• Provide oversight of programme schedules and portfolio planning.

Skills

Primavera P6

Scheduling

Project controls

Data analysis

Job description

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Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.

At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

As a Junior Project Control Scheduler, you will provide project controls support across a multi-discipline portfolio, with a focus on planning, scheduling, reporting, and performance monitoring. Working closely with project teams, you will maintain accurate project schedules and data, provide analysis to support informed decision‑making, and contribute to the successful delivery of projects.

Responsibilities:

Planning

• Provide primary support for project scheduling activities using Primavera P6.
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules in accordance with project requirements and established project controls standards.
• Ensure schedules are accurate, integrated, and aligned with project objectives.
• Communicate schedule updates, changes, risks, and potential delays clearly and proactively to project stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and identify schedule variances, highlighting emerging issues and recommending corrective actions.
• Support the management and maintenance of project databases, reporting tools, and dashboards.
• Ensure project information is accurate, timely, and readily available to support effective decision‑making.
• Produce project performance reports and provide analysis of schedule, risk, and project status.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of project controls processes and reporting mechanisms.
• Support the identification, assessment, and recording of project risks, issues, assumptions, and opportunities.
• Provide oversight and assurance of project programmes and portfolio schedules.
• Monitor project performance against agreed baselines and key milestones.
• Support programme-level reporting and performance analysis.
• Assist in identifying interdependencies, conflicts, and resource constraints across projects.

Cost Management

• There is a requirement to work closely with Cost Engineers and commercial teams to understand the impact of schedule changes on project costs.
• Support integrated cost and schedule reporting.
• Help evaluate the implications of delays and scope changes on project budgets and delivery forecasts.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Support Project Managers and project teams by providing reliable project controls information and professional guidance.
• Promote effective communication between planning, cost, risk, and project delivery functions.

Qualifications:

• Experience working within a project controls, planning, scheduling, or project management environment.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Understanding of project lifecycle management and project delivery processes.
• Experience maintaining project schedules, reporting systems, and performance metrics.
• Knowledge of project risk management principles.
• Ability to interpret project information and present findings clearly.

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