Senior Project Scheduler | MS Project & Risk Expert

Gold Group Limited; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned engineering firm in Lichfield is seeking a meticulous Project Planner to oversee project scheduling and ensure high standards in engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in project management tools like MS Project, understand risk management, and be able to work independently. This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative environment, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about project planning and engineering excellence.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits

Professional Growth

Cutting-Edge Projects

Collaborative Environment

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of project management tools, including Microsoft Project.
• Experience planning complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of project risk management and its impact on scheduling.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid delivery methodologies is desirable.
• Working knowledge of JIRA or similar task management tools is desirable.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• A team player with enthusiasm, drive, and motivation.
• Experience in a multi-discipline development environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules.
• Collaborate with team members for accurate task progress.
• Integrate project risks and mitigations into schedules.
• Dynamically update schedules for changes.
• Monitor project timelines and make adjustments.
• Provide regular reports to project management.
• Act as process expert for project planning.

Skills

Scheduler

MS Project

Risk Management

Waterfall

Agile

JIRA

Defence

Engineering

Maritime

Planning

Earned Value Management

Job description

A renowned engineering firm in Lichfield is seeking a meticulous Project Planner to oversee project scheduling and ensure high standards in engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in project management tools like MS Project, understand risk management, and be able to work independently. This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative environment, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about project planning and engineering excellence.