At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex project schedules and engage stakeholders for successful delivery.
- Company: Leading Defence client with a collaborative and flexible working culture.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, hybrid working options, and opportunity to work on critical projects.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in Defence while utilising your scheduling expertise.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in schedule management and SC clearance required.
Are you a highly experienced Project Scheduler with a background in large‑scale, complex programmes? Do you hold SC clearance and have a proven track record managing schedules within multi‑stakeholder environments? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to support a leading Defence client based in Reading, Berkshire, with flexible hybrid working options.
About the Role
- Job Reference: 7037
- Location: Reading / Hybrid (2-3 days onsite per week)
- Start Date: ASAP
- Contract Length: 60 days
- Day Rate: £425 - £475 per day (Outside IR35)
Your Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed, resource‑loaded schedules within Microsoft Project that encompass the full scope of work.
- Create logically sequenced, dependency‑driven, and milestone‑aligned schedules, including critical path analysis and risk mitigation strategies.
- Engage stakeholders in validating schedule data, ensuring accuracy and buy‑in across the project team.
- Monitor schedule health, identify delays, and provide recommendations for recovery plans.
- Support change management processes by assessing impacts and updating schedules accordingly.
- Generate reports, dashboards, and schedule health checks to keep project teams and stakeholders informed and aligned.
What We’re Looking For
- Extensive practical experience in schedule management within complex programmes or multi‑stakeholder environments.
- Proficiency in MS Project software (experience with other scheduling tools is a plus).
- Strong analytical skills, with a focus on risk assessment and interdependency analysis.
- Knowledge of recognised scheduling standards (e.g., UK Government’s Project Delivery Standard, APM Scheduling Guidelines).
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, able to build consensus across diverse teams.
- SC clearance is mandatory.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on a critical Defence project with a reputable client, supporting and shaping scheduling processes within a collaborative environment. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to an engaging programme, we invite you to apply.
Project Scheduler - SC cleared employer: Evodia Limited
Join a leading Defence client in Reading, Berkshire, where your expertise as a Project Scheduler will be valued in a dynamic and collaborative work environment. With flexible hybrid working options and a focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to engage with multi-stakeholder teams while contributing to critical projects that make a difference. Our commitment to fostering a supportive culture ensures that you can thrive professionally while enjoying a rewarding work-life balance.
