Lead Scheduler

ARUP SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major engineering consultancy in Singapore is seeking a project controls specialist for a significant aviation infrastructure project. The role involves developing project schedules, conducting reviews, and advising on impacts. Strong project planning skills and experience with Primavera P6 are crucial. The company promotes a collaborative environment and offers a range of attractive benefits including hybrid work options, a 13th month bonus, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy & flexible working hours

13th month bonus

Paid parental leave

Purchase additional leave

Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application fees

International mobility opportunities

Site Allowance

Dental expense cover

Marriage leave (3 days)

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of project planning principles and methodologies.
• Proven experience with Primavera P6 and other planning software.
• Ability to analyze data and forecast outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop project programmes from first principles for complex projects.
• Conduct regular programme reviews and forecast time and cost outcomes.
• Advise senior leadership on schedule impacts and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project Planning

Primavera P6

Analytical Abilities

Change Control

Earned Value Management

Education

Degree in Engineering, Building, or related discipline

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

You will play a key role in supporting scheduling and project controls for a major aviation infrastructure project. This position requires a collaborative approach, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to champion planning across design, procurement, and construction phases.

You will provide expert scheduling advice, identify risks and constraints, and deliver scenario analyses to support decision‑making and change assessment. Your work will enhance client understanding of construction planning and coordination.

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The Opportunity

• Develop project programmes / schedules from first principles for complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Conduct regular programme reviews and updates; forecast time and cost outcomes.
• Prepare technical reports, including constructability and progress reports.
• Advise senior leadership on schedule impacts and mitigation strategies.
• Use visual techniques to communicate project phasing and constraints.
• Ensure KPIs and deliverables are achieved, including design and construction schedules.
• Represent Arup at internal and external meetings.

Contribute to strategic business planning and development of new service offerings.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• Degree in Engineering, Building, or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of project planning principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Proven experience with Primavera P6 and other planning software.
• Understanding of earned value management, change control, and risk management.
• Ability to analyse data and forecast outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy & flexible working hours
• 13th month bonus
• Birthday leave
• Paid parental leave for birth mothers 16 weeks & new parents (excluding birth mothers) 4 weeks
• Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days (permanent employees)
• Paid Annual subscription to relevant Professional association.
• Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination Fees
• International mobility opportunities
• QP allowance
• Site Allowance
• Work related travel insurance
• Dental expense cover
• Marriage leave (3 days)
• Examination leave (2 days)
• Family care leave
• Bike Loans of up to SGD2000

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture : from race, ethnicity and cross‑cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com / careers / your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and / or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Skills

Constructability

Aviation

Construction

Analytical Abilities

Loans

Sustainable Development

Project Planning

Procurement

Travel Insurance

Primavera P6

Mental Health

Change Control

Scheduling

Earned Value Management