Senior Scheduler - Bristol

CMR; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Pension: 4%

Performance-based bonus

Salary sacrifice scheme

Training & development

Perkbox access

Social events

Job summary

CMR is a leading project controls consultancy recognised for its award-winning approach to construction planning. We seek a Senior Scheduler to own and manage integrated schedules across major infrastructure projects, delivering robust baselines, accurate forecasting and stakeholder-aligned reporting.

You’ll collaborate with PMs, suppliers and internal teams to optimise sequencing and performance. You will drive schedule maturity, ensure logical links, manage risks, and contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• Significant planning experience within large, complex infrastructure or major project environments.
• Advanced capability in Primavera P6, including developing and maintaining detailed schedules, baselines, resources and calendars.
• Strong understanding of project controls, including Earned Value Management, schedule integration, forecasting and performance reporting.
• Experience working with integrated and supplier schedules, bringing together multiple interfaces to create accurate planning information.
• Ability to analyse complex scheduling information, anticipate risks and challenge stakeholders to identify practical solutions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with stakeholders at different levels.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage planning outputs across a defined project area, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and delivery milestones.
• Integrate multi-disciplinary inputs into a fully linked programme that reflects real delivery sequencing.
• Ensure schedules are logically sound, resourced, and reflect actual delivery constraints.
• Provide visibility of progress, risks and dependencies to support decision-making.
• Support continuous improvement of planning standards, tools and outputs across the programme.
• Develop and maintain robust, integrated project schedules in Primavera P6 with appropriate detail and sequencing.
• Drive development and maturity of schedule information with project managers and SMEs to establish a reliable baseline.
• Integrate supplier information into the MEHA schedule and align with key interfaces.
• Identify schedule risks and opportunities early using scenario planning and forecasting for mitigation.
• Deliver clear performance reporting using schedule metrics, resources and Earned Value.
• Manage stakeholders with accurate progress reporting and schedule change controls.

Skills

Scheduling

Project controls

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Earned Value

Team collaboration

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Position: Senior Scheduler
Location: Bristol - 2 Days Office / 3 days home
Type: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: Competitive

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Scheduler/ Planner to join our dynamic award winning team at Cooper Moss Rutland. You will play an important role in developing the detailed schedule that will underpin the delivery of the MEHA scope. You’ll assist in establishing and maintaining a robust performance management baseline, supporting effective tracking, forecasting and reporting throughout the project.

About us: CMR is an award winning project controls consultancy that is first and foremost a team of people, passionate about the construction industry and changing the way project controls is provided. Our approach and culture have been recognised globally, with CMR named Global Project Controls Small Business of the Year 2025 (Project Controls Expo UK Awards) and one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in 2026 (Great Place to Work)

Our Purpose (Why we exist): Inspiring new ways to help shape our construction industry.
Our Ambition (What we want to achieve): Re-imagine project controls through a digital lens, being the obvious choice for clients and the place to grow together with intention.

The Role

• Own and manage planning outputs across a defined project area, ensuring alignment with overall programme objectives and delivery milestones.
• Integrate multi-disciplinary inputs into a coherent, fully linked programme that reflects real delivery sequencing.
• Ensure schedules are logically sound, fully resourced where required, and reflect actual delivery constraints.
• Provide visibility of progress, risks and dependencies to support effective decision-making
• Support the continuous improvement of planning standards, tools and outputs across the programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust, integrated project schedules in Primavera P6, ensuring the appropriate level of detail, sequencing and alignment with the wider programme.
• Drive the development and maturity of schedule information with project managers and subject matter experts, ensuring a clear and reliable performance baseline.
• Integrate supplier information into the wider MEHA schedule, maintaining alignment with key interfaces and the Integrated Work Schedule.
• Identify and communicate schedule risks, opportunities and potential impacts early, using scenario planning and forecasting to support effective mitigation and decision-making.
• Deliver clear performance reporting using schedule metrics, resource and cost information and Earned Value.
• Management to provide stakeholders with an accurate view of progress.
• Manage schedule change effectively, maintaining appropriate controls, baselines and audit trails whilst assessing the impact of change on milestones and delivery.
• Partner with internal teams, clients, contractors and suppliers to promote collaborative planning, strong schedule discipline and visibility of project performance.

What we’re looking for

• Significant planning experience within large, complex infrastructure or major project environments, ideally gained during early-stage project development.
• Advanced capability in Primavera P6, including developing and maintaining detailed schedules, baselines, resources, costs and appropriate calendars.
• Strong understanding of project controls, including Earned Value Management, schedule integration, forecasting, change control and performance reporting.
• Experience working with integrated and supplier schedules, bringing together multiple interfaces to create accurate and robust planning information.
• The ability to analyse complex scheduling information, anticipate risks and confidently challenge and support stakeholders to identify practical solutions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage effectively stakeholders at different levels across a complex project environment.
• A proactive, collaborative approach with strong attention to detail, ownership of your work and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

At CMR we have a strong culture driven by our 9 Core Principles. We look to build a community of people that share our values and ambitions. We’re proud that 96% of our team say CMR is a "Great Place to Work" a reflection of our supportive culture, focus on people, and drive to do things differently.

Requirements and Location:

• Full right to work in the UK
• 2 Days Office / 3 days hybrid

What’s in it for you

• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (Inc Dentist and Optician)
• Life Assurance (x4 Salary)
• Pension: employers' contribution of 4%
• Company and personal performance-based bonus
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Long Service Leave
• Training and professional development
• Regular social events
• Perkbox – employee experience platform

CMR welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. CMR is Disability Confident Committed and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives