Project Scheduler

Description Project Scheduler Programme Name: LCST

Location:

This is a hybrid role (Bristol will be the main office/work from home) Are you ready for your next career challenge? We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Project Scheduler , to work independently and alongside the Programme and Project Managers for the LCST (Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation) contract. The Scheduler plays a critical role in leading the planning, coordination, and execution of projects by developing, maintaining, and analysing project schedules.

Working closely with Project Managers, Program Managers, technical leads, and stakeholders, the Scheduler ensures that project timelines are realistic, dependencies are managed, and progress is effectively monitored. This role supports the successful delivery of projects by enabling accurate forecasting, proactive risk identification, and decision-making. The P3M cadre provides governance of projects on behalf of the LCST Programme which is the backbone of a £6Bn programme ensuring the continued running and delivery of critical services to Defence and Front-Line Commands (FLCs).

The department continues to grow ensuring that it evolves and matures to deliver to the changing needs and demands of our Defence partners. Project delivery and change management are fundamental to the success of the LCST Programme and an ever-growing scope of internal change requests alongside those from the customer need to be successfully scoped, managed, resourced and executed to maintain our output.

The Project Scheduler will be an integral figure in the leading, maturing & execution of new ways of working to ensure that LCST P3M continue to execute change whilst maintaining the operational output of the programme. You will help the Programme and Project Managers to maintain schedules and uplift the maturity of the scheduling capability of the team. Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project (Desktop and/or Project Server/Project Online) Support project planning sessions to define scope, deliverables, and scheduling requirements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather input, manage dependencies, work effort, and sequence activities logically Maintain schedule integrity, including critical path analysis, milestone tracking, and float management Provide regular reporting on schedule status, variance analysis, and forecasts to project stakeholders Identify and assess scheduling risks and issues;

recommend mitigation strategies Ensure alignment between project schedules and resource plans, cost forecasts, and business objectives Assist teams in resource effort-based estimates Support integrated programme-level planning and reporting, where required. Apply project management best practices and contribute to continuous improvement of scheduling processes Work with PMO to maintain schedule standards, templates, and governance requirements

Skills Required:

Proven experience as a Scheduler in complex project environments (Preferably within Technology, Engineering, Defence or similar industries) High attention to detail with strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project (including use of Project Server or Project Online preferred) Solid understanding of project management principles and lifecycle types (Waterfall / Agile) Experience in developing and managing integrated project schedules with multiple work streams and interdependencies Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills;

able to collaborate effectively across teams Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Experience in resource planning would be beneficial Familiarity with portfolio or programme planning tools and reporting dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Project Online, Excel-based trackers) Desirable

Qualifications:

Professional certification in project management or scheduling (e.g., PMP, PMI-SP, APM, or equivalent). Clearance Requirements: BPSS pre-screening required to start SC required for the role ​ Leidos UK! Join our team and discover a culture…