Senior Project Scheduler - Engineering Projects (P6 Experience)

Lonza; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in life sciences is seeking a Senior Project Scheduler for a prominent transformation project in Slough. This key role involves driving planning, scheduling, and ensuring the operational readiness of vital initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in large-scale project management with proficiency in Primavera P6.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunities for personal growth and career development

Dynamic and inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• Experience on large-scale projects (> CHF 20M).
• Proficiency in project control tools is essential.
• Strong ability to manage ambiguity and changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain fully integrated master project schedules.
• Identify and address schedule variances with proactive planning.
• Deliver performance analytics and schedule reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Planning

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Senior Project Scheduler - Engineering Projects (P6 Experience)
Location: Slough, UK

Make a meaningful impact at Lonza.

At Lonza, we help people live healthier, longer lives by enabling treatments that change the world. We are a global leader in life sciences, but we believe our most powerful solutions are our people - collaborative minds working across borders and disciplines to bring science to life. If you're passionate about problem-solving, thrive in fast-moving environments, and want to do work that truly matters, you'll fit right in.

We are currently replacing our facilities in Slough, UK, and are looking for an Integrated Planner / Senior Project Scheduler to join this exciting transformation project. This is a key role, responsible for driving the planning and scheduling of operational readiness and business improvement elements, while integrating with our wider CapEx schedule. You'll be instrumental in ensuring this flagship project runs smoothly, efficiently, and on time.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain fully integrated master project schedules.

• Align with cross-functional teams to create baseline schedules and project planning documents.

• Track project progress and analyze critical path and near-critical activities.

• Identify and address schedule variances with proactive planning and risk mitigation.

• Deliver clear, insightful schedule reports and performance analytics to stakeholders.

• Lead and facilitate project planning and scheduling meetings.

• Ensure transparency and accuracy by incorporating timely data and updates across teams.

What You'll Bring

• Strong planning experience on large-scale projects (ideally > CHF 20M).

• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel, and other project control tools.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.

• Experience working independently and collaboratively in fast-paced project environments.

• Strong communication skills with the confidence to influence and challenge constructively.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage ambiguity effectively.

Why Join Lonza?

• A dynamic, agile, and inclusive culture where you're trusted to make an impact.

• Competitive compensation and benefits tailored to your role and location.

• Opportunities for personal growth and career development across a global organization.

• The chance to contribute to something truly meaningful - helping improve lives worldwide.

Be part of a team that's transforming healthcare and shaping the future of life sciences.
Apply now and help us build something extraordinary.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.