Senior Project Scheduler

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.

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