Project Scheduler

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is looking for a Planner Scheduler to develop integrated site plans and manage resources effectively. The role requires expertise in SAP and MS Project, alongside strong communication skills and the ability to work both autonomously and within a team. This position offers a day rate of £255 umbrella and is based in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.

Qualifications

• Competent Project or Resource Planner.
• IT literate (Microsoft Office package etc.).
• Knowledge and experience of planning and scheduling tools including MS Project.
• Knowledge and experience of SAP.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage integrated site plans and scheduling.
• Resource management to support site.
• Propose ways to balance resource productivity.
• Develop resource models to maximize yield.
• Model planning risks and opportunities for site management.
• Translate long-term plans into short-term schedules.
• Plan logistic solutions to maximize efficiency.
• Manage the Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP).
• Track progress on operational and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Project or Resource Planning

Microsoft Office proficiency

Knowledge of planning tools (MS Project)

Knowledge of SAP

Data Analysis Skills

Teamwork

Excellent communication

Job description

Overview

Role: Planner Scheduler

Duration: 01-Oct-2025 - 31-Mar-2026

Day rate: £255 umbrella

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage long-, mid- and short-term integrated site plans and scheduling for all on/off shore works.
• Resource management to support site: Demand forecasting across the year (vessels, resource, spares, tools, Contractors).
• Propose innovative ways of balancing available resource against requirements to maximize resource productivity.
• Develop resource models to maximize yield.
• Propose resource plans and work with management to develop associated work-patterns.
• Model and identify the planning risks and opportunities to the integrated site plan and provide recommendations to site management on Programme slippages or the site’s capacity to build in yield days.
• Translate long-term plans/schedules into short-term/daily plans/schedules and generate daily transfer/PAX lists.
• Plan logistic solutions (based upon work plans/schedule) to maximize time in the WTG and to minimize travel times/distance travelled.
• Manage and update the Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP). Includes maintaining accurate records in the CMMS on equipment and resource usage. Raise, manage and close job requests in the CMMS.
• Track the progress and keep site management informed on progress of all O&M (including retrofits, inspection campaigns, service progress, jack-up campaigns) performed on site/at hub.

Qualifications

• Competent Project or Resource Planner
• IT literate (Microsoft Office package etc.)
• Knowledge and experience of planning and scheduling tools including MS Project
• Knowledge and experience of SAP
• Data Analysis Skills
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team
• Excellent communication skills