PROJECT SCHEDULER
Location: Barrow-In-Furness
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Travel Requirements: Minimal
Perm FTC 2 Years / Up to 45k per annum + extra 650 per month if live out of area
Join a Global Leader in Mechanical Power Transmission
Our client is seeking a capable and motivated IPT Scheduler to support the delivery of complex, long-term defence programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that blends centuries of engineering expertise with modern innovation, serving critical industrial and defence applications around the globe.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and maintain robust, integrated project and programme schedules
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Collaborate with Programme Managers and internal departments to align timelines, activities, and deliverables
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Maintain and control schedule baselines, tracking progress against key milestones
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Analyse schedule performance and proactively identify potential delays or issues
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Provide clear, actionable performance reports and recommendations
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Support schedule integration across interdependent projects
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Monitor and resolve scheduling conflicts, constraints, and assumptions
Candidate Requirements:
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Proven experience as a Project Scheduler in a complex project environment
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Experience in a manufacturing or engineering business preferred
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Proficiency in MS Project or similar scheduling tools
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Scheduling certification (e.g., PMI-SP) desirable
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Minimum A-level education; a degree is preferred
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Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
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Ability to work collaboratively across departments and stakeholder groups
Why Join?
Our clieny is a trusted name in power transmission with operations in 24 locations and a workforce of over 1,200 employees. They deliver mission-critical solutions across defence, marine, energy, and industrial markets. Working in their UK Defence division, you will contribute to projects of national significance and enjoy a culture that values integrity, collaboration, and performance.
Important Information:
Due to security and export control restrictions, applicants must meet UK Right to Work requirements and may be subject to additional eligibility checks based on nationality and place of birth.
