Scheduler - Data Centre

Cumming Group UK & Europe; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumming Group UK & Europe is seeking an experienced Senior Scheduler to support major Data Centre developments across Europe, working with technology clients and project teams delivering mission-critical facilities.

You will develop and maintain detailed schedules using Primavera P6, lead schedule review meetings, perform risk analyses, and provide regular progress dashboards and updates to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining complex Data Centre project schedules.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6.
• Experience performing schedule risk analysis and critical path assessments.
• Knowledge of earned value management and performance reporting principles.
• Strong understanding of Data Centre construction sequencing, commissioning, and project delivery.
• Experience reviewing contractor schedules and construction programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Support project teams in establishing baseline schedules and programme controls processes.
• Monitor project progress, identify schedule risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Analyse critical path activities and evaluate schedule impacts.
• Lead schedule review meetings with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Prepare and present regular progress reports, dashboards, and programme updates.
• Conduct schedule risk assessments and scenario planning exercises.
• Support change management processes and assess the schedule impact of variations.
• Review contractor programmes for compliance, logic, resource loading, and overall project performance.
• Develop and maintain resource-loaded schedules where required.
• Perform delay analysis and forensic schedule reviews.
• Support project controls functions, including cost and risk integration.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior scheduling professionals.
• Participate in project progress meetings and site visits as required.
• Ensure reporting accuracy and adherence to project governance standards.

Skills

Primavera P6

Schedule development

Project controls

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Engineering

Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

At Cumming Group, you'll work on some of the world's most complex and high-profile Data Centre projects in an environment where your contribution makes a real impact. With over 70 offices globally and a rapidly growing project portfolio, we offer exceptional opportunities for career development and progression.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Scheduler to support major Data Centre developments across Europe, working alongside leading technology clients and project teams delivering mission-critical facilities.

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Support project teams in establishing baseline schedules and programme controls processes.
• Monitor project progress, identify schedule risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Analyse critical path activities and evaluate schedule impacts.
• Lead schedule review meetings with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Prepare and present regular progress reports, dashboards, and programme updates.
• Conduct schedule risk assessments and scenario planning exercises.
• Support change management processes and assess the schedule impact of variations.
• Review contractor programmes for compliance, logic, resource loading, and overall project performance.
• Develop and maintain resource-loaded schedules where required.
• Perform delay analysis and forensic schedule reviews.
• Support project controls functions, including cost and risk integration.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior scheduling professionals.
• Participate in project progress meetings and site visits as required.
• Ensure reporting accuracy and adherence to project governance standards.

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining complex Data Centre project schedules.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6.
• Strong understanding of project controls, planning methodologies, and programme management.
• Experience performing schedule risk analysis and critical path assessments.
• Ability to conduct delay analysis and forensic scheduling reviews.
• Knowledge of earned value management and performance reporting principles.
• Strong understanding of Data Centre construction sequencing, commissioning, and project delivery.
• Experience reviewing contractor schedules and construction programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients and project teams.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work and continuous professional development.

Preferred Education & Experience

Education:

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.

Experience:

5-10 years' experience in project scheduling, project controls, planning engineering, or programme management, ideally within Data Centres, mission-critical facilities, advanced technology, or major capital projects. Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 is essential, with experience developing, managing, and analysing complex project schedules throughout the full project lifecycle.