Planner/ Scheduler

Amerilink International Corp | AICHOTELS.COM; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in Huddersfield is seeking a Project Scheduler to create and maintain project schedules. The role requires collaboration with programme managers to ensure timely project completion. Candidates should have proven experience in project scheduling, preferably in engineering, and strong communication and organizational skills. This position is open to sole UK nationals only.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a project scheduler on complex projects.
• Certification as a scheduling professional (e.g., PMI‑SP) is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills with confidence interacting with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Consult with programme managers and internal departments to understand project schedules.
• Develop schedules that accurately reflect activities, durations, and resources.
• Report schedule performance along with potential corrective actions.

Skills

Project scheduling

Planning

Monitoring

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s/masters degree or equivalent in business management

Tools

MS Project

SAP or similar ERP

Job description

Overview

Quest Global is a fast‑growing engineering services firm with deep domain knowledge across seven industries. We are looking for humble geniuses who believe engineering can make the impossible possible. The scheduler or planner will work directly under the head of project management and collaborate with programme managers and business functions to create, manage, and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and timelines to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Consult with programme managers and internal departments to understand the structure, sequence, and relationships of projects and programme schedules.
• Develop schedules that accurately reflect the sequence of activities, durations, resources, and critical paths to deliver projects and programmes.
• Control configuration of project baseline schedules.
• Maintain plans: update progress, record actual durations, and adjust sequencing as required.
• Evaluate schedule performance to identify deviations, conflicts, and potential delays.
• Report schedule performance to project and programme managers, along with potential corrective actions.
• Manage integration of schedules for linked projects and programmes.

Required Skills

• Proven work experience as a project scheduler on complex projects.
• Effective planning, monitoring, and reviewing skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is highly beneficial.
• Proficiency in project scheduling software, preferably MS Project.
• Experience with SAP or a similar ERP is highly beneficial.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/masters degree or equivalent in business management or a related field.
• Certification as a scheduling professional (e.g., PMI‑SP) is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills with confidence interacting with stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills: multi‑tasking, time management, planning.
• Capability to build and maintain effective relationships throughout the business and stakeholder community.
• Good analytical skills and ability to draw sound conclusions.
• Adaptability to adjust thought processes and plans when situations change.
• Computer literate with use of Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Due to security requirements these posts are open to SOLE UK NATIONALS ONLY.

If you are a dedicated and proactive professional with a passion for ensuring quality and driving continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you. Join our team at Quest Global and contribute to the success of our Aerospace and Defense projects. Apply now!