Project Scheduler

Octagon; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace consultancy based in East Hagbourne is seeking a Schedule and Risk Management Specialist. The role involves coordinating schedules, conducting analyses, and providing expert input for project reviews. Candidates should have a Master's in a STEM discipline, 4+ years of experience in the aerospace sector, and strong skills in scheduling tools like MS Project and Primavera P6. The position offers an attractive remuneration package, including up to 30 vacation days and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Up to 30 vacation days

Pension contribution

Yearly gym membership

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in schedule and risk management.
• Proven expertise with scheduling and risk management tools.
• Knowledge of ESA project management standards and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project schedule and risk support activities.
• Support project teams in schedule control and monitoring.
• Perform schedule analyses and evaluate submitted schedules.

Skills

Schedule and risk management expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Master's degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Deltek Acumen Fuse/Risk

@Risk

MS Visio Professional

Job description

Schedule Management

• Coordinate project schedule and risk support activities, ensuring consistent use of common methodologies and tools.
• Support project teams in schedule control and periodic monitoring of industrial consortia against baseline schedules.
• Perform schedule analyses, including critical path, trend charts, and schedule performance metrics.
• Evaluate industry-submitted schedules using agreed KPIs and prepare performance deviation reports.
• Provide expert input during major project reviews (e.g., CCBs, IPREV, PDR, CDR) and procurement activities.
• Develop and maintain project schedule documentation, including baselines, narratives, change control records, and simulations.
• Configure and maintain schedule management tools in collaboration with project teams.
• Track and verify consistency between industrial schedules and agency-level planning.
• Support ESA Project Managers and teams in risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning.
• Conduct "what-if" and Monte Carlo simulations to assess risk-adjusted scenarios and schedule confidence levels.
• Administer and maintain project risk management tools and dashboards, ensuring harmonisation across CSC.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of ESA's risk management processes, reporting, and training materials.
• Develop and maintain ESA schedule and risk management standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Prepare and deliver quarterly and ad-hoc reports on schedule and risk performance.
• Support internal and external audits (e.g., QMS).
• Contribute to knowledge management, lessons learned, glossaries, and reference documentation.
• Provide training and expert guidance on schedule and risk management tools to ESA teams.

  Master's degree in a STEM discipline (Engineering, Science, Technology, or equivalent).

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in schedule and risk management, ideally in the space or aerospace sector.
• Proven expertise with scheduling and risk management tools such as:
• MS Project, Primavera P6, Deltek Acumen Fuse/Risk, @Risk, or equivalent Monte Carlo simulation software.
• MS Visio Professional or equivalent for process and workflow visualisation.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and analysing complex project schedules integrating resources, cost, and risk.
• Knowledge of ESA project management standards and methodologies is a strong asset.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills in English (written and oral).
• Strong service delivery mindset and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in international, multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive, process-oriented, and forward-thinking approach.
  Attractive remuneration package.
• Up to 30 vacation days & additional 12 public holidays based on the 40h working week.
• Pension contribution to a tailor-made pension scheme.
• Yearly subscription to the ESTEC gym facilities and a swimming pool.

Risk Management

Process Development and Reporting