Project Scheduler

Chess Dynamics Limited; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK engineering company is seeking a Project Scheduler to join their Programmes team. You will collaborate with Project and Programme Managers to implement and oversee project schedules, ensuring alignment with project scope. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of project planning, at least 2-3 years of scheduling experience, and expert proficiency in Microsoft Project. This position offers hybrid working arrangements, 28 days annual leave, and various benefits.

Benefits

Group pension plan with matched contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance policy

Wellbeing initiatives

Gym membership discounts

Learning & development opportunities

Free onsite car parking

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience in Project Planning and Scheduling.
• 2-3 years of project scheduling experience across multiple complex projects.
• A technical background in engineering design and development.

Responsibilities

• Support teams in implementing and overseeing project schedules.
• Create detailed Microsoft Project Schedules with work breakdown structures.
• Track project progress against the project plan and budget.

Skills

Project Planning and Scheduling

Expert in Microsoft Project

Resource Management

Project Management Methodologies

Budgeting and Control

Education

Certification in project management (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2)

Job description

Role Purpose

Joining the Programmes team and reporting to Programme Director, the Project Scheduler will support our business, implementing and overseeing project schedules. You will be required to collaborate with Project and Programme Managers to set tasks and monitoring the execution of project timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project managers to define tasks, timelines and resource requirements, supporting activity estimations where required.
• Create detailed Microsoft Project Schedules, including work breakdown structures (WBS) to define project tasks and dependencies.
• Creating plans to support bid stages and supporting and project re-baselining during delivery phase.
• Establish and maintain project performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Regularly track project progress against the project plan and budget, updating schedules as required.
• Working with varying stakeholders to manage resource requirements within the business.
• Identify Risks, Opportunities, Assumptions and Dependencies within schedules and support the development of mitigation strategies and risk forecasting.
• Ensure schedules align and meet the project scope and objectives.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Extensive knowledge and experience in Project Planning and Scheduling.
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools, including budgeting and control.
• Experience in resource management.
• Expert level in Microsoft Project.
• At least 2-3 years of project scheduling experience working across multiple, complex projects concurrently.
• A technical background, ideally working in an engineering design and development environment.

Desirable

• Certification in project management (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2) is highly desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates our company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Courage.
• Highly organised and methodical approach, with an eye for detail.
• The ability to work independently when required.
• A flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills.
• A resilient and adaptable approach.

Work Life Balance

• 37.5 hour working week.
• Lunchtime finishes on a Friday.
• Hybrid / flexible working arrangements.
• 28 days annual leave.
• Christmas closure.
• Holiday purchasing scheme.

Benefits

• Group pension plan with matched contributions up to 5%.
• Income protection scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme gives access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations.
• Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline.
• Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including access to wellbeing app and increased mental health support for all employees; plus regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing.
• Regular sports and social activities.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health, and wellbeing offerings).
• Recruitment referral bonus scheme.
• Excellent learning & development opportunities.
• Great working environment with free, onsite car parking across all our locations.

Security Clearance Requirements

Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.