Scheduler

Leidos; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in the UK is seeking a Scheduler to develop and maintain project schedules for the Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation Programme. This role involves working closely with project and programme managers, ensuring project timelines are realistic, and supporting the delivery of critical services to the Defence sector. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in scheduling within complex environments and strong knowledge of Microsoft Project. A competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave

Flexible Working Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in complex project environments, preferably in technology or defence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience as a Scheduler

Analytical skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Project

Project management principles

Communication skills

Resource planning

Education

Professional certification in project management or scheduling

Tools

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Excel-based trackers

Job description

Scheduler

Programme Name: LCST

Location:Bristol, UK

Are you ready for your next career challenge?..

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated 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.

Scheduler will be an integral figure in the leading, maturing & execution of new ways of working to ensure that LCST P3M continue 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.
• Our reward scheme includes:
  • 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.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range: £44,400.00-£56,900.00