Scheduler

Millbank Holdings; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Scheduler to manage and create an integrated project schedule using Primavera P6. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex defense frameworks contributing to national security. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership and communication skills, with a minimum of 5 years experience in project scheduling. Join a dedicated team striving for continuous improvement in project controls and management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project scheduling.
• Experience in leading project scheduling activities.
• Ability to generate and present reports for senior management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the establishment of Programme Control scheduling capabilities.
• Create and maintain an integrated programme schedule in P6.
• Undertake critical path analysis for project scheduling.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent knowledge of Primavera (P6)

Strong engagement and communication skills

Proficient use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Scheduler

Reference: Our Ref13129

Employment Type: Contract

IR35: Inside IR35

Duration: 12 months

Location: Bristol / Hybrid

Rate: Depending on experience.

Key Questions:

• Do you have excellent knowledge of Primavera (P6) and Project scheduling techniques, including the ability to interrogate 3rd party schedules?
• Have you had previous experience working on major programmes/projects containing integrated schedules?
• Would you like the opportunity to work on complex defence framework contributing to the UK's national security?

Please apply today if so….

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Support the Programme Controls and Integration Manager with the establishment of the clients Programme Control scheduling capabilities.
• Create and maintain an integrated programme schedule in P6. Work closely with the Project Schedulers, Project Managers, and Delivery Agents to gather progress to facilitate accurate schedule updates and development (with advice from the CCP PMO and the Joint Programme Team).
• Undertake critical path analysis.
• Management and reporting of dependencies and key milestones.
• Drive functional leadership for scheduling within the programme, develop processes and tools to ensure consistent capture and high-quality, regular reporting of information required for schedule control. This will align with programme requirements.
• Support the Programme Controls and Integration Manager with the establishment of Navy Command Programme Control capabilities, including governance.
• Support analysis of schedule performance data, advising root‑cause analysis and recommending actions to correct.
• Support with developing the change management process.
• Support the risk management process building QSRA programmes.
• Promote open communication and collaboration between all parties including programme and customer organisations. Carry out quality checks to ensure projects are adhering to best practices.
• Other duties requested by, or as agreed with, the Programme Controls and Integration Manager.

This role may also be required to matrix manage.

Experience

• Leadership skills as well as technical planning.
• Strong engagement and communication skills.
• Generation and presentation of reports for senior management.
• Proactive and able to use own initiative to solve problems and see opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Excellent knowledge of Primavera (P6) and Project scheduling techniques, including the ability to interrogate 3rd party schedules.
• Experience of major programmes/projects containing integrated schedules.
• Experience across all stages of the programme/project lifecycle.
• Good understanding of the various methods of planning, programme, and progress monitoring.
• Strong understanding of risk and opportunity management with reference to planning and programming.
• Strong understanding of the events that initiate, and of the methods used to demonstrate delay or change.
• Proficient use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Power BI.
• Strong communication skills, including written and verbal communication.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from under‑represented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.