Planner Scheduler

Copello; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Planner/Scheduler for a 6-month contract in Huddersfield, UK. The candidate will work closely with Programme Managers to develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring alignment with objectives and key milestones. Strong skills in project scheduling tools and stakeholder engagement are essential. The role offers circa £48 per hour and requires a hybrid pattern. Ideal candidates will have experience in complex programmes and potentially hold SC Clearance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Planner, Scheduler, or Project Planning Specialist on complex programmes.
• Experience developing detailed project and programme schedules.
• Candidate will ideally hold active SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and validate schedules that accurately reflect activities and dependencies.
• Produce and manage detailed programme and project plans.
• Monitor progress and provide clear reporting.

Skills

Project scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6)

Communication and stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Knowledge of naval/marine or engineering environments

Job description

Copello Global are seeking an experienced Planner / Scheduler on an initial 6-month contract to support programme delivery by developing, maintaining, and optimising project and programme schedules. The successful candidate will work closely with Programme Managers and wider delivery teams to ensure schedules are accurate, realistic, and aligned with key milestones, resource requirements, and critical paths.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside Programme and Project Managers to understand programme objectives, scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop, maintain, and validate schedules that accurately reflect the sequence of activities, dependencies, resource allocations, durations, and critical paths.
• Produce and manage detailed programme and project plans, ensuring consistency with governance standards.
• Identify risks, slippage, and scheduling conflicts, and support the delivery teams with mitigation planning.
• Monitor progress against the plan and update schedules accordingly, maintaining full schedule integrity.
• Provide clear reporting, including schedule updates, critical path analysis, and key variances.
• Support resource planning to ensure suitable utilisation and alignment with programme timelines.
• Ensure all scheduling activities comply with organisational processes and support effective decision-making.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience working as a Planner, Scheduler, or Project Planning Specialist on complex programmes.
• Strong working knowledge of project scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent).
• Experience developing detailed project and programme schedules, including dependencies, resources, and critical path analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide insights to support delivery.
• Experience of working within naval / marine or engineering environments.
• Candidate will ideally hold active SC Clearance.

This role is paying circa £48 per hour (outside IR35) and will require candidates to be work a hybrid pattern (3 days onsite).