3 jobs found

Our client BAE Systems, a prominent organisation within the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Senior Planning & Scheduling Practitioner to join their team in Warton on a 12-month contract basis. The role involves working within the Air Business Unit, contributing to projects that are critical to the aerospace defence domain. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, requiring on-site presence 2-3 days a week. Key Responsibilities: Lead the creation and timely update of a Master Construction Schedule for the Building and Infrastructure investment portfolio within the Air Sector. Provide an accurate and current programme for all Building & Infrastructure deliverables essential to support aircraft development, testing, and delivery. Maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for specific projects, ensuring compliance with Defence Contract Management Agency (DCMA) standards. Provide agreed monthly schedule outputs and reports as part of the defined schedule month-end process. Work closely with multiple stakeholders across integrated project teams and the broader project controls community. Ensure robust cost and schedule alignment, informing risk management decisions. Collaborate with the Risk team to perform Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) and provide insights on production performance and forecasted outcomes. Introduce and share best practices in planning and scheduling within the project teams. Job Requirements: Experience in project planning Working knowledge and application of project control principles and practices. Understanding of schedule risk analysis techniques. Proficiency in the use of planning/scheduling toolsets such as Deltek Open Plan, Primavera, Microsoft Project, or Asta Power Project. Ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels and with different skill sets within the organisation. Ability to compile and analyse data trends, preparing detailed reports and actionable insights. Experience in planning within a production and recurring manufacturing environment. About the Team: Work 2-3 days a week on-site within a project team of up to 10, with potential for expansion depending on project demands. If you are an experienced planner with a background in Defence & Security, you are encouraged to apply now and become part of our client's dedicated and dynamic team.

Our client is a refinery located on the east coast of England in North Lincolnshire. They are currently seeking a skilled and experience Construction Scheduler to join their team on a temporary basis initially covering 18 months. The Construction Project Scheduler will plan and schedule projects in the construction phase through start-up. The scheduler will establish and develop detailed construction schedules, maintain project logic networks, risk management data, forecasting, earned value, schedule variance analysis, and schedule quality check. The construction scheduler will report to the Project Manager / Construction Manager on a large on-site capital project. THE ROLE: Proficient in Primavera P6 Maintain all schedules reflecting the relationship and interdependencies of the engineering, procurement, and construction functions. Organise and facilitate risk assessment reviews at the direction of the Planning/Scheduling Manager and Project Manager. Construct logic network modifications to facilitate risk mitigation and the contingency planning process. Consolidates information from Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Project Management and Project Discipline Leads to develop the project schedule (baseline time-phased schedule with proper constraints) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for assigned projects. Monitors actual progress in comparison to baseline and reports the analysis against the schedule to the Project Manager and Construction Manager. Leads weekly Schedule Reviews to ensure that schedule requirements are met. Meets with Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, and Project Discipline Leads to obtain project status (e.g., engineering deliverables, procurement delivery schedules, installation start dates, etc.) to update the project schedule. Prepare Reports of Earned Value and KPI variance of the Project Plan. Program approved recovery or work-around plans. Interface with the Contractor's Planning and Scheduling Specialists to ensure that task data is incorporated into the integrated project schedule. Coordinate with the Contractor and lead planning-oriented meetings with disciplines, engineers, and project management that will highlight and report status on upcoming project milestone events. Demonstrate a strong understanding of planning & schedule methodology and show the ability to challenge field contractor's progress and execution plans. Standard working hours are 08:00 - 16:30. However, they also have 2 different working patterns as part of the flexible working policy at the business which is available to Agency workers. THE CANDIDATE: Legally authorised to work in the job posting country Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other equivalent experience 10 or more years of experience in planning/scheduling large downstream projects. 3 or more years of field scheduling experience. Demonstrates ability to independently consolidate and analyse information from various sources to develop effective overall project schedules. Proficiency in the use of project planning software (Primavera P6; MS Project). Demonstrates effective organization & project planning skills. Demonstrable ability to develop KPI reports for and presentations to management Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. THE COMPANY: The Humber facility include crude distilling, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, hydrodesulfurisation, thermal cracking and delayed coking units. The refinery has two coking units with associated calcining plants. This is the only coking refinery in the United Kingdom, and a producer of high-quality specialty graphite and anode-grade petroleum cokes. The refinery also produces a high percentage of transportation fuels. The majority of the light oils produced by the refinery are distributed to customers in the United Kingdom by pipeline, railcar and truck, while the other refined petroleum products are exported throughout the world. THE CONSULTANCY: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Title: Planner / Scheduler (PMO) Location: Huddersfield Job Type: Full-Time/Permanent Department: PMO / Projects Salary: 40,000 to 50,000 + Benefits About the Business We are working on behalf of a fast-growing, globally recognised engineering organisation supplying into key industries including Defence, Power Generation, and Oil & Gas. Due to increased workload and recently secured contracts, they are now looking to appoint a Planner / Scheduler to join their expanding PMO function. This is a brand-new opportunity offering excellent long term career progression as the business continues to grow. The Huddersfield site offers convenient access from across the M62 corridor, including Halifax, Leeds, Bradford, Manchester, and surrounding areas. The Role As a Planner / Scheduler, you will play a key role within the PMO, taking ownership of developing, managing, and maintaining integrated project schedules across complex programmes. Working closely with Project and Programme teams, you will ensure robust planning standards are applied, schedules are accurately maintained, and project performance is clearly tracked against baseline plans. This role requires strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to coordinate across multiple departments to ensure alignment and delivery. This is a highly visible role, ideal for someone with advanced scheduling expertise and experience supporting complex engineering or manufacturing projects. Key Responsibilities Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment with project and programme objectives Control and maintain baseline schedules, tracking progress and performance against key milestones and deliverables Integrate multiple project schedules to provide a consolidated programme view and highlight dependencies Work cross-functionally with project, engineering, and operational teams to update progress, track execution, and ensure accurate reporting Provide clear schedule analysis and reporting to support project governance, decision-making, and delivery performance Ideal Candidate Profile We are looking for a highly organised and detail driven planning professional with strong communication skills and the ability to operate within a fast-paced project environment. Essential: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 Previous experience in a PMO Planner, Scheduler, or PMO Analyst role supporting complex projects Strong understanding of project scheduling, planning methodologies, and controls Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Strong organisational and time management capability Desirable: Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or technical project environments Understanding of programme level scheduling and integrated planning Experience working within regulated industries such as defence or energy Career Progression & Development This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing PMO team, with clear progression into senior planning, programme controls, or project management roles. The business offers strong investment in training and development to support your long-term career. What We Offer Competitive salary between 40,000 and 50,000 per annum (dependent on experience) 37.5 hours per week with flexibility around start and finish times 33 days annual leave including statutory holidays Company pension scheme (up to 8%) Healthcare options Ongoing training and development opportunities A supportive, collaborative working environment Working Hours 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (flexible working hours available) To apply, please click the apply button or contact Tracie Norton for more details.