Project Scheduler

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

Job summary

A leading defense services provider is seeking an enthusiastic Project Scheduler for its LCST Programme, based in the UK. This hybrid role involves developing and maintaining project schedules, collaborating with teams, and ensuring effective planning and execution. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and experience with Microsoft Project. The role offers a competitive benefits package and contributes to critical defense services.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Scheduler in complex project environments.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Support project planning sessions to define scope and deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage dependencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Professional certification in project management/scheduling (e.g., PMP, PMI-SP)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Excel-based trackers

Job description

Overview

Project Scheduler role within the LCST Programme. Hybrid role (Bristol main office/work from home).

We are looking for an 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 leads planning, coordination, and execution of projects by developing, maintaining, and analysing project schedules. You will work closely with Project Managers, Program Managers, technical leads, and stakeholders to ensure realistic timelines, managed dependencies, and effective progress monitoring. This role supports accurate forecasting, proactive risk identification, and informed decision-making to enable successful delivery.

The LCST Programme Governance (P3M) supports a £6Bn programme delivering essential services to Defence and Front-Line Commands. The role contributes to maturing scheduling capabilities and ensuring change is scoped, resourced, and executed while maintaining operational output.

The Project Scheduler will help lead, mature, and execute new ways of working to maintain programme output while enhancing scheduling maturity across the team.

Location: Hybrid role (Bristol main office/work from home).

Programme: LCST

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 logically sequence activities.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Scheduler in complex project environments (preferred 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 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).

Security and Compliance

• BPSS pre-screening required to start.
• SC (Security Clearance) required for the role.

What We Offer

Leidos UK is committed to a culture of collaboration, innovation, diversity, trust, and work-life balance. We offer meaningful careers, a supportive environment, and a competitive benefits package including:

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

Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know so we can accommodate your needs.

Who We Are

The Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation (LCST) Programme for the UK Ministry of Defence enables the UK’s defence supply chain by providing storage, distribution, global freight, and procurement/inventory management of 70,000 NSNs. We work as Team Leidos to transform the UK defence supply chain with an integrated, low-risk solution and a modern system landscape.

Pay Information

Pay range: £44,700.00 – £57,300.00. This range is a guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Offers consider responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data.

Compliance and Security

Beware of fake opportunities. Leidos will never ask for payment-related information during the application process and will communicate from official Leidos domains. If you suspect a scam, contact local law enforcement and the appropriate consumer protection authority.

Original Posting: For U.S. positions, posting may remain open for at least 3 days; closing date may vary.