Senior Data Center Scheduler — Drive Big-Scale Projects

Accenture Construct; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 113,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct is seeking a seasoned Project Scheduler in the United Kingdom to lead scheduling for major data centre and critical infrastructure programs. You will own the development of detailed master schedules, track progress, and collaborate across PMs, engineers and vendors to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires extensive experience with Primavera P6 or MS Project, a solid background in construction scheduling, and the ability to manage complex, multi‑phase programs in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management or related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in project scheduling, preferably for data center or mission-critical construction.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project or equivalent scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage detailed project schedules for data center construction from design to closeout.
• Define activities, sequence workflows, estimate durations, allocate resources to build accurate timelines.
• Identify critical paths, milestones and dependencies to align with owner objectives.
• Track progress against baselines and prepare reports with earned value, milestones and variances.
• Identify schedule risks early and develop mitigation strategies and recovery plans.
• Coordinate subcontractor and supplier schedules into a master schedule using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors and vendors to communicate updates.

Skills

Project scheduling

Communication

Scheduling tools

Education

Construction Management / Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Accenture Construct is seeking a seasoned Project Scheduler in the United Kingdom to lead scheduling for major data centre and critical infrastructure programs. You will own the development of detailed master schedules, track progress, and collaborate across PMs, engineers and vendors to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires extensive experience with Primavera P6 or MS Project, a solid background in construction scheduling, and the ability to manage complex, multi‑phase programs in a