Senior Project Scheduler: Automation & Project Controls

KION Group; Banbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dematic is seeking an experienced Senior Project Scheduler to lead on complex automation projects. You will partner with Project Managers, engineers and customers to develop and maintain detailed schedules that reflect progress and delivery commitments.

The role requires strong expertise in scheduling standards, CP analysis, EVM and forecasting to drive project outcomes. You will analyze schedule performance, identify risks, and provide proactive recovery strategies while supporting executive

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering complex engineering, automation, construction, manufacturing or industrial projects.
• Experience owning and managing large, complex project or programme schedules.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and challenge project teams to drive outcomes.
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Project and Project Server.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules aligned to Dematic standards and project delivery requirements.
• Partner with Project Managers, engineering teams, subcontractors and customers to ensure schedules accurately reflect progress and delivery commitments.
• Analyse schedule performance, identify emerging risks and provide proactive recommendations to recover delays or improve project outcomes.
• Coach and support Project Managers in scheduling best practice and project controls disciplines.

Skills

Microsoft Project

Project controls

Earned Value Management

Critical Path Analysis

Schedule recovery

Stakeholder engagement

Forecasting

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project Server

Job description

Dematic is seeking an experienced Senior Project Scheduler to lead on complex automation projects. You will partner with Project Managers, engineers and customers to develop and maintain detailed schedules that reflect progress and delivery commitments.

The role requires strong expertise in scheduling standards, CP analysis, EVM and forecasting to drive project outcomes. You will analyze schedule performance, identify risks, and provide proactive recovery strategies while supporting executive