Project Scheduler

Leidos; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking an experienced Project Scheduler for a hybrid role based in Bristol. The Scheduler will be responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring project timelines and deliverables are met. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in project scheduling, particularly within complex environments. You will work closely with Project Managers to support project delivery and enhance the scheduling capabilities of the team.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave

Flexible Working Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Scheduler in complex project environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project including Project Server.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for scheduling requirements.
• Provide regular reporting on schedule status to stakeholders.

Skills

Scheduler experience

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Resource planning

Education

Professional certification in project management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Job description

Description

Project Scheduler

Programme Name: LCST

Location: This is a hybrid role (Bristol will be the main office/work from home)

Are you ready for your next career challenge?..

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Project Scheduler, to work independently and alongside the Programme and Project Managers for the LCST (Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation) contract. The Scheduler plays a critical role in leading the planning, coordination, and execution of projects by developing, maintaining, and analysing project schedules. Working closely with Project Managers, Program Managers, technical leads, and stakeholders, the Scheduler ensures that project timelines are realistic, dependencies are managed, and progress is effectively monitored. This role supports the successful delivery of projects by enabling accurate forecasting, proactive risk identification, and decision‑making.

The P3M cadre provides governance of projects on behalf of the LCST Programme which is the backbone of a £6Bn programme ensuring the continued running and delivery of critical services to Defence and Front‑Line Commands (FLCs). The department continues to grow, ensuring that it evolves and matures to deliver to the changing needs and demands of our Defence partners. Project delivery and change management are fundamental to the success of the LCST Programme and an ever‑growing scope of internal change requests alongside those from the customer need to be successfully scoped, managed, resourced and executed to maintain our output.

The Project Scheduler will be an integral figure in the leading, maturing & execution of new ways of working to ensure that LCST P3M continues to execute change whilst maintaining the operational output of the programme. You will help the Programme and Project Managers to maintain schedules and uplift the maturity of the scheduling capability of the team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project (Desktop and/or Project Server/Project Online)
• Support project planning sessions to define scope, deliverables, and scheduling requirements
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather input, manage dependencies, work effort, and sequence activities logically
• Maintain schedule integrity, including critical path analysis, milestone tracking, and float management
• Provide regular reporting on schedule status, variance analysis, and forecasts to project stakeholders
• Identify and assess scheduling risks and issues; recommend mitigation strategies
• Ensure alignment between project schedules and resource plans, cost forecasts, and business objectives
• Assist teams in resource effort‑based estimates
• Support integrated programme‑level planning and reporting, where required
• Apply project management best practices and contribute to continuous improvement of scheduling processes
• Work with PMO to maintain schedule standards, templates, and governance requirements

Skills Required:

• Proven experience as a Scheduler in complex project environments (preferably within Technology, Engineering, Defence or similar industries)
• High attention to detail with strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project (including use of Project Server or Project Online preferred)
• Solid understanding of project management principles and lifecycle types (Waterfall / Agile)
• Experience in developing and managing integrated project schedules with multiple workstreams and interdependencies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills; able to collaborate effectively across teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment
• Experience in resource planning would be beneficial
• Familiarity with portfolio or programme planning tools and reporting dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Project Online, Excel‑based trackers)

Desirable Qualifications:

• Professional certification in project management or scheduling (e.g., PMP, PMI‑SP, APM, or equivalent)

Clearance Requirements:

• BPSS pre‑screening required to start
• SC required for the role

What we do for you:

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work‑life balance.

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Flexible Working Scheme

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

The Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation (LCST) Programme for the UK Ministry of Defence is a critical effort to enhance and improve the UK’s defence supply chain. The programme provides essential services such as storage and distribution for the MOD’s materiel, including a global freight service and the procurement and inventory management of 70,000 commodity NATO Stock Number (NSNs).

Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK's defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth. For the first time, the MOD will see the whole picture, as it is happening.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high‑stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

Pay Range: £44,700.00-£57,300.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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