Senior Project Scheduler / Ekspert / Ekspertka ds. planowania i harmonogramów inwestycji inżynieryjnych

Jacobs; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

International collaboration

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Jacobs in Kraków/Warsaw is seeking an experienced Senior Project Scheduler to join our Global Design Center and support major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Europe, with emphasis on the UK market.

The role involves developing and maintaining complex project schedules, analysing progress, and guiding multi-disciplinary teams across international projects, with occasional site visits and flexible hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Master degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in project planning and scheduling within infrastructure, construction, engineering, or industrial projects.
• Proven experience working on Design & Build, EPC, or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling methodologies, critical path analysis, and project controls principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Experience in progress measurement, forecasting, and schedule performance analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and international project teams.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and control project schedules for engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
• Prepare baseline schedules and manage schedule revisions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress, assess schedule performance, and provide accurate forecasts of key milestones and completion dates.
• Identify critical path activities, potential delays, and opportunities for schedule optimisation.
• Perform schedule analysis, progress assessments, and delay impact evaluations.
• Support project teams in risk identification and schedule mitigation planning.
• Prepare planning reports, dashboards, and management presentations for internal and client stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Design Managers, engineering teams, contractors, and clients.
• Support bid and proposal activities by developing tender and execution schedules.
• Contribute to Project Controls best practices, including schedule governance, reporting, and performance management.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior planners and schedulers.
• Participate in planning workshops, project reviews, and site visits as required.

Skills

Scheduling

Critical path analysis

Project controls

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Master's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we create projects that make a real difference in the world — from smart factories and sustainable water systems to modern infrastructure and breakthrough technologies. Our solutions support the development of cities, industries, and innovation, helping address the challenges of today’s world at both the local and global levels.

As we continue to deliver projects in the Water sector, we are growing our within our Global Design Center, based in Kraków and Warsaw.

We are seeking experienced professionals to join us as Senior Project Scheduler / Ekspert / Ekspertka ds. planowania i harmonogramów inwestycji inżynieryjnych to join our growing Project Services Scheduling Team and support the delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Europe, with a particular focus on the UK market.

Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and analysing project schedules throughout the full project lifecycle. The role offers the opportunity to work on complex Design & Build (D&B) programmes, including water treatment plants, wastewater facilities, pumping stations, pipelines, and other critical utility infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional who enjoys working on challenging projects, collaborating with international teams, and occasionally visiting project sites to gain first‑hand insight into project execution.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and control project schedules for engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
• Prepare baseline schedules and manage schedule revisions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress, assess schedule performance, and provide accurate forecasts of key milestones and completion dates.
• Identify critical path activities, potential delays, and opportunities for schedule optimisation.
• Perform schedule analysis, progress assessments, and delay impact evaluations.
• Support project teams in risk identification and schedule mitigation planning.
• Prepare planning reports, dashboards, and management presentations for internal and client stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Design Managers, engineering teams, contractors, and clients.
• Support bid and proposal activities by developing tender and execution schedules.
• Contribute to Project Controls best practices, including schedule governance, reporting, and performance management.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior planners and schedulers.
• Participate in planning workshops, project reviews, and site visits as required.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on major water infrastructure projects that contribute to sustainable communities and environmental protection.
• Exposure to high-profile projects across the UK and Europe.
• Collaboration with experienced Project Controls, Engineering, and Delivery teams.
• Professional development opportunities and career progression within a global organisation.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for international collaboration and occasional project site visits.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Master degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in project planning and scheduling within infrastructure, construction, engineering, or industrial projects.
• Proven experience working on Design & Build, EPC, or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling methodologies, critical path analysis, and project controls principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Experience in progress measurement, forecasting, and schedule performance analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and international project teams.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience within the water, wastewater, or environmental infrastructure sector.
• Experience supporting projects in the UK water industry.
• Knowledge of Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA), Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA), or Monte Carlo simulations.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Professional certifications such as PMI-SP, APM, or equivalent.

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