Lead Scheduler

Arup; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a candidate to support scheduling and project controls for a major aviation infrastructure project. The role requires a collaborative approach to develop project programmes and conduct programme reviews. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering and strong knowledge of project planning principles along with experience in Primavera P6. The position also includes advising on schedule impacts and preparing technical reports, offering opportunities for professional growth and a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy & flexible working hours

13th month bonus

Birthdays leave

Paid parental leave for birth mothers (16 weeks)

Paid parental leave for new parents (4 weeks)

Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days

Paid Annual subscription to professional association

Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application 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

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop project programmes and schedules for complex projects.
• Conduct regular programme reviews and updates.
• Prepare technical reports on constructability and progress.
• Advise senior leadership on schedule impacts.

Skills

Project planning principles

Primavera P6

Change control

Risk management

Data analysis

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Planning software

Job description

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.

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.

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.

Please see a list of Arup’s Singapore benefits below :

• Hybrid working policy & flexible working hours
• 13th month bonus
• Birthdays 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