Description Project Scheduler Location: This is a Hybrid role. Whiteley, Hampshire Clearance Required: This role will require attainment and maintenance of SC clearance We are seeking an experienced Project Scheduler to take ownership of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for a complex, large-scale programme. This role is critical to providing accurate planning, insight, and assurance across multiple workstreams, ensuring that dependencies, risks, and contractual milestones are clearly understood and effectively managed. The successful candidate will have a strong background in scheduling within complex programmes and be highly skilled in Microsoft Project, with the ability to critically analyse and challenge plans to support confident decision-making. What will I be doing? Develop, maintain, and own the Integrated Master Schedule for the programme. Consolidate schedules from multiple workstreams into a coherent, logically linked master plan. Perform critical path and dependency analysis to identify schedule risks and mitigation options. Review and challenge project plans to ensure realism, robustness, and alignment with contractual milestones. Work closely with Project Managers, PMO, and Programme Leadership to ensure schedule accuracy and integration. Produce schedule-related reporting, analysis, and forecasts for senior stakeholders. Ensure scheduling standards, assumptions, and baseline controls are consistently applied. What does Leidos need from me? Proven experience as a Scheduler or Planning professional on complex programmes or portfolios. Strong understanding of integrated planning, critical path analysis, and schedule assurance. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project; experience with integrated master schedules is essential. Ability to analyse and interpret complex plans and provide constructive challenge. Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Confident communicator, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. Who We Are: Leidos UK & Europe - we work to make the worldsafer,healthier, andmore efficient through technology, engineering andscience. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change. Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: £44,700.00-£57,300.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit . Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at . If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Mar 08, 2026
Full time
Description Project Scheduler Location: This is a Hybrid role. Whiteley, Hampshire Clearance Required: This role will require attainment and maintenance of SC clearance We are seeking an experienced Project Scheduler to take ownership of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for a complex, large-scale programme. This role is critical to providing accurate planning, insight, and assurance across multiple workstreams, ensuring that dependencies, risks, and contractual milestones are clearly understood and effectively managed. The successful candidate will have a strong background in scheduling within complex programmes and be highly skilled in Microsoft Project, with the ability to critically analyse and challenge plans to support confident decision-making. What will I be doing? Develop, maintain, and own the Integrated Master Schedule for the programme. Consolidate schedules from multiple workstreams into a coherent, logically linked master plan. Perform critical path and dependency analysis to identify schedule risks and mitigation options. Review and challenge project plans to ensure realism, robustness, and alignment with contractual milestones. Work closely with Project Managers, PMO, and Programme Leadership to ensure schedule accuracy and integration. Produce schedule-related reporting, analysis, and forecasts for senior stakeholders. Ensure scheduling standards, assumptions, and baseline controls are consistently applied. What does Leidos need from me? Proven experience as a Scheduler or Planning professional on complex programmes or portfolios. Strong understanding of integrated planning, critical path analysis, and schedule assurance. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project; experience with integrated master schedules is essential. Ability to analyse and interpret complex plans and provide constructive challenge. Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Confident communicator, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. Who We Are: Leidos UK & Europe - we work to make the worldsafer,healthier, andmore efficient through technology, engineering andscience. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change. Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: £44,700.00-£57,300.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit . Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at . If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
An exciting opportunity for a passionate Linux enthusiast to join a unique, multi-national Information Management function. Ideal candidates should be committed to the future of software defined data centres and open source technologies and have the dedication in supporting our engineering community in a dynamic, fast paced development environment. Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification. Security Clearance: British Citizen This role will require DV Clearance. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: We are seeking an experienced HPC Engineer to support the design, implementation and ongoing operation of high-performance computing platforms with a strong Linux system/administration background. As a HPC engineer you will be responsible for maintaining and optimising infrastructure, providing technical assistance to our user community ensuring reliable, secure and efficient system performance. You will manage and maintain HPC environments including compute nodes, storage and interconnects. The role involves close collaboration within your team and wider stakeholders across the organisation. You will also engage with wider multi-national and multi-cultured teams to drive capability development cross functionally. Become part of a unique, well respected team of dedicated people that have been recognised within our company for its professionalism, dedication and flexibility. Having the opportunity to work both nationally and internationally, broaden your horizons by embracing the rich cultural diversity of our company. Partner with both engineers within MBDA and HPC vendors to ensure HPC services are meeting evolving business needs. Be part of an organisation with a values-led culture that is committed to investing in its workforce with a personal development programme. What we're looking for from you: Strong Linux system administration skills (installation, configuration, patching and troubleshooting) Experience of HPC job schedulers and workload managers e.g., SLURM Understanding of HPC interconnects such as InfiniBand and cluster networking Knowledge of HPC storage systems such as GPFS, NFS Familiarity with compilers, libraries and parallel programming models Scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Ansible) for administration and monitoring Knowledge of monitoring tools (Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana) Knowledge of containerisation and virtualisation for HPC (Singularity/Apptainer, Docker, Kubernetes) Strong knowledge of data security practices within HPC environments. Strong communication skills to provide efficient user support and liaising with vendors. Knowledge of IT service management and governance frameworks such as ITIL to follow incident, change and request processes. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Mar 07, 2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity for a passionate Linux enthusiast to join a unique, multi-national Information Management function. Ideal candidates should be committed to the future of software defined data centres and open source technologies and have the dedication in supporting our engineering community in a dynamic, fast paced development environment. Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification. Security Clearance: British Citizen This role will require DV Clearance. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: We are seeking an experienced HPC Engineer to support the design, implementation and ongoing operation of high-performance computing platforms with a strong Linux system/administration background. As a HPC engineer you will be responsible for maintaining and optimising infrastructure, providing technical assistance to our user community ensuring reliable, secure and efficient system performance. You will manage and maintain HPC environments including compute nodes, storage and interconnects. The role involves close collaboration within your team and wider stakeholders across the organisation. You will also engage with wider multi-national and multi-cultured teams to drive capability development cross functionally. Become part of a unique, well respected team of dedicated people that have been recognised within our company for its professionalism, dedication and flexibility. Having the opportunity to work both nationally and internationally, broaden your horizons by embracing the rich cultural diversity of our company. Partner with both engineers within MBDA and HPC vendors to ensure HPC services are meeting evolving business needs. Be part of an organisation with a values-led culture that is committed to investing in its workforce with a personal development programme. What we're looking for from you: Strong Linux system administration skills (installation, configuration, patching and troubleshooting) Experience of HPC job schedulers and workload managers e.g., SLURM Understanding of HPC interconnects such as InfiniBand and cluster networking Knowledge of HPC storage systems such as GPFS, NFS Familiarity with compilers, libraries and parallel programming models Scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Ansible) for administration and monitoring Knowledge of monitoring tools (Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana) Knowledge of containerisation and virtualisation for HPC (Singularity/Apptainer, Docker, Kubernetes) Strong knowledge of data security practices within HPC environments. Strong communication skills to provide efficient user support and liaising with vendors. Knowledge of IT service management and governance frameworks such as ITIL to follow incident, change and request processes. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Project Scheduler Wool £40,000 This is an exciting opportunity for a Project Scheduler to take the next step in their career. You ll be joining a leading organisation delivering innovative engineering and defence projects. In this role, you ll play a key role in ensuring projects run smoothly, on time, and within budget, within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment. As a Project Scheduler, you will benefit from: Flexitime working Hybrid work pattern 25 days holiday (rising with service) plus additional perks Free lunch daily Access to Employee Assistance Programme and dental cover As a Project Scheduler, your responsibilities will include: Creating and maintaining detailed Microsoft Project schedules and forecasts Developing fully costed, resource-loaded project plans with clear critical paths Monitoring project performance, budgets, and forecasts, highlighting variances Compiling and presenting accurate project reports for decision-making Supporting business-level reporting and BI data generation As a Project Scheduler, your experience will include: Strong knowledge of planning and project control principles Proficiency in Microsoft Project and ERP systems Familiarity with cost control, or comfortable with Maths Excellent analytical and organisational skills with attention to detail Experience with BI tools and data reporting If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Josh Hill at Rubicon for more information.
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Project Scheduler Wool £40,000 This is an exciting opportunity for a Project Scheduler to take the next step in their career. You ll be joining a leading organisation delivering innovative engineering and defence projects. In this role, you ll play a key role in ensuring projects run smoothly, on time, and within budget, within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment. As a Project Scheduler, you will benefit from: Flexitime working Hybrid work pattern 25 days holiday (rising with service) plus additional perks Free lunch daily Access to Employee Assistance Programme and dental cover As a Project Scheduler, your responsibilities will include: Creating and maintaining detailed Microsoft Project schedules and forecasts Developing fully costed, resource-loaded project plans with clear critical paths Monitoring project performance, budgets, and forecasts, highlighting variances Compiling and presenting accurate project reports for decision-making Supporting business-level reporting and BI data generation As a Project Scheduler, your experience will include: Strong knowledge of planning and project control principles Proficiency in Microsoft Project and ERP systems Familiarity with cost control, or comfortable with Maths Excellent analytical and organisational skills with attention to detail Experience with BI tools and data reporting If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Josh Hill at Rubicon for more information.
Job Description: HPCExpert( Must have SC Security clearance) Pay: £450-500 per day PAYE 600-700 Umbrella Location: Nottingham /Derby Start date: ASAP Role Overview This role provides high-level consultancy and first hand engineering expertise to modernise High Performance Computing (HPC) environments with a focus on containerisation of HPC and HPC/ML workloads, cluster optimisation, and MPI aware workflows. Responsibilities include assessing the existing HPC infrastructure, advising on best practice for container strategies, and delivering technical recommendations based on real workloads. Key Responsibilities The ideal candidate will collaborate with the customer to assess existing HPC infrastructure and workloads through various customer workshops and interviews, to identify: HPC Environment Assessment & Optimization Conduct rapid reviews of existing HPC infrastructure, including Beowulf clusters, Slurm job schedulers, workflow execution patterns, and key use cases. Analysis of current HPC/ML workloads and identification of performance constraints, containerisation opportunities, and runtime optimisation options. HPC Containerisation Strategy Produce a strategy for MPI optimised container images using tools such as Apptainer/Singularity (SIF), OpenMPI, Podman, and Buildah. As part of the report's findings, outline repeatable, secure build pipelines for HPC workloads. Identify in the report opportunities to align container platforms with HPC orchestration requirements (batch, interactive, scientific workflows). Technical Workshops, Stakeholder Engagement Lead technical discussions, workshops, and training sessions to up skill engineering and research teams on containerisation and HPC best practices. Produce concise written reports outlining the recommendations and findings, use cases, future strategy, HPC market view along with next steps, and architectural patterns. HPCTools, Runtimes & Ecosystem Integration Have a good understanding of Slurm scheduling, MPI job patterns, JupyterHub/JupyterLab for data science workflows, GPU scheduling tools such as Run:AI, and SDLC practices tailored to research/HPC environments. Essential Skills & Experience Proven background in high performance computing, including hands on use of Beowulf style cluster environments. Strong practical knowledge of Slurm job scheduling and MPI job optimisation. Demonstrated experience with MPI aware container technologies (Apptainer/SIF, OpenMPI, Podman, Buildah). Ability to run structured interviews, technical workshops, and cross team engineering sessions. Experience supporting typical HPC, ML, and scientific workloads. SCClearance and UK only nationality is frequently required for HPC consulting roles within defence/aerospace environments. Desirable Experience Knowledge of CFD software (e.g., OpenFOAM). Familiarity with Kubernetes or Singularity as HPC runtime, GPU slicing, and image lifecycle governance. Experience contributing written outputs such as market assessments of HPC container technologies. Call Steve Hill on IND/LET
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Job Description: HPCExpert( Must have SC Security clearance) Pay: £450-500 per day PAYE 600-700 Umbrella Location: Nottingham /Derby Start date: ASAP Role Overview This role provides high-level consultancy and first hand engineering expertise to modernise High Performance Computing (HPC) environments with a focus on containerisation of HPC and HPC/ML workloads, cluster optimisation, and MPI aware workflows. Responsibilities include assessing the existing HPC infrastructure, advising on best practice for container strategies, and delivering technical recommendations based on real workloads. Key Responsibilities The ideal candidate will collaborate with the customer to assess existing HPC infrastructure and workloads through various customer workshops and interviews, to identify: HPC Environment Assessment & Optimization Conduct rapid reviews of existing HPC infrastructure, including Beowulf clusters, Slurm job schedulers, workflow execution patterns, and key use cases. Analysis of current HPC/ML workloads and identification of performance constraints, containerisation opportunities, and runtime optimisation options. HPC Containerisation Strategy Produce a strategy for MPI optimised container images using tools such as Apptainer/Singularity (SIF), OpenMPI, Podman, and Buildah. As part of the report's findings, outline repeatable, secure build pipelines for HPC workloads. Identify in the report opportunities to align container platforms with HPC orchestration requirements (batch, interactive, scientific workflows). Technical Workshops, Stakeholder Engagement Lead technical discussions, workshops, and training sessions to up skill engineering and research teams on containerisation and HPC best practices. Produce concise written reports outlining the recommendations and findings, use cases, future strategy, HPC market view along with next steps, and architectural patterns. HPCTools, Runtimes & Ecosystem Integration Have a good understanding of Slurm scheduling, MPI job patterns, JupyterHub/JupyterLab for data science workflows, GPU scheduling tools such as Run:AI, and SDLC practices tailored to research/HPC environments. Essential Skills & Experience Proven background in high performance computing, including hands on use of Beowulf style cluster environments. Strong practical knowledge of Slurm job scheduling and MPI job optimisation. Demonstrated experience with MPI aware container technologies (Apptainer/SIF, OpenMPI, Podman, Buildah). Ability to run structured interviews, technical workshops, and cross team engineering sessions. Experience supporting typical HPC, ML, and scientific workloads. SCClearance and UK only nationality is frequently required for HPC consulting roles within defence/aerospace environments. Desirable Experience Knowledge of CFD software (e.g., OpenFOAM). Familiarity with Kubernetes or Singularity as HPC runtime, GPU slicing, and image lifecycle governance. Experience contributing written outputs such as market assessments of HPC container technologies. Call Steve Hill on IND/LET
Senior Project Planner / Scheduler Role Summary Responsible for the development and management of project schedules. Establishes project breakdown structures and coding structures. Owns and manages the project baseline and monitors change. Understands and timelines are met. Provide project stakeholders with detailed performance reporting. Supports and mentors juniors personnel. Responsbilties Communicating with multi-level stakeholders to understand project goals, context and priorities. Manage/develop project schedules for the construction phase according to standard processes and procedures. A key team member in the coordination and management of projects. Gather information from stakeholders as required. Develop project reporting requirements, meeting cadence and reporting drumbeats. Perform schedule updates and monitor project progress against the baseline. Provide a detailed analysis of project status using industry standard measures and KPIs. Identify risks and opportunities within the schedule, supporting scoring, pre-post mitigation strategies, schedule impacts and report to stakeholders. Undertake time impact assessments and create what-if scenarios for change management and control. Set and manage the project performance measurement baseline, including baseline changes and updates. Coordinate with project teams to allocate resources and ensure optimal utilisation of workforce, equipment, and materials. Produce key schedule documentation (Basis of Schedule, Schedule Narrative, etc.) Support the development of continuous improvement initiatives within the organisation. Manage and mentor members of the planning team. Competencies Advanced CPM, resource/cost loading, fragnets, TIA and schedule risk integration. EVMS set-up/baseline control, variance and analysis reporting, forecasting and change integration. Able to identify risks, define qualitative and quantitative scoring, pre and post-mitigation strategies and assign to schedule activities. Deep knowledge of contractual and change process/mechanisms, able to assess changes and cost/schedule integration. Advanced Excel/Power BI data analytics techniques, defined UI/IX principles, data modelling, DAX for performance reporting Education & Qualifactions Mandatory: Degree in Engineering/Construction/Project Management or equivalent experience. Desirable: AACE CCP/PSP/EVP or PMI-SP; APM PMQ/PPQ. Chartered professional (ChPP). Systems & Software Proficiency Primavera P6 (Advanced). Knowledge of ERP/Cost systems: SAP / Oracle / EcoSys / Prism. Knowledge of change/contract management systems CEMAR/Asite/Oracle Aconex. Knowledge of Risk Management systems: ARM, Predict!, Safran Risk/Primavera Risk (email address removed) Power BI (Intermediate). Microsoft Office (Advanced). Skills Able to confidently lead and direct meetings and team discussions with a clear and concise communication style. Collaborates across teams, manages own workload efficiently, and contributes to problem-solving initiatives. Able to effectively deliver results, navigating complex environments and differing stakeholder priorities. Ability to work independently and manage a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, working under strict deadlines.
Feb 26, 2026
Contractor
Senior Project Planner / Scheduler Role Summary Responsible for the development and management of project schedules. Establishes project breakdown structures and coding structures. Owns and manages the project baseline and monitors change. Understands and timelines are met. Provide project stakeholders with detailed performance reporting. Supports and mentors juniors personnel. Responsbilties Communicating with multi-level stakeholders to understand project goals, context and priorities. Manage/develop project schedules for the construction phase according to standard processes and procedures. A key team member in the coordination and management of projects. Gather information from stakeholders as required. Develop project reporting requirements, meeting cadence and reporting drumbeats. Perform schedule updates and monitor project progress against the baseline. Provide a detailed analysis of project status using industry standard measures and KPIs. Identify risks and opportunities within the schedule, supporting scoring, pre-post mitigation strategies, schedule impacts and report to stakeholders. Undertake time impact assessments and create what-if scenarios for change management and control. Set and manage the project performance measurement baseline, including baseline changes and updates. Coordinate with project teams to allocate resources and ensure optimal utilisation of workforce, equipment, and materials. Produce key schedule documentation (Basis of Schedule, Schedule Narrative, etc.) Support the development of continuous improvement initiatives within the organisation. Manage and mentor members of the planning team. Competencies Advanced CPM, resource/cost loading, fragnets, TIA and schedule risk integration. EVMS set-up/baseline control, variance and analysis reporting, forecasting and change integration. Able to identify risks, define qualitative and quantitative scoring, pre and post-mitigation strategies and assign to schedule activities. Deep knowledge of contractual and change process/mechanisms, able to assess changes and cost/schedule integration. Advanced Excel/Power BI data analytics techniques, defined UI/IX principles, data modelling, DAX for performance reporting Education & Qualifactions Mandatory: Degree in Engineering/Construction/Project Management or equivalent experience. Desirable: AACE CCP/PSP/EVP or PMI-SP; APM PMQ/PPQ. Chartered professional (ChPP). Systems & Software Proficiency Primavera P6 (Advanced). Knowledge of ERP/Cost systems: SAP / Oracle / EcoSys / Prism. Knowledge of change/contract management systems CEMAR/Asite/Oracle Aconex. Knowledge of Risk Management systems: ARM, Predict!, Safran Risk/Primavera Risk (email address removed) Power BI (Intermediate). Microsoft Office (Advanced). Skills Able to confidently lead and direct meetings and team discussions with a clear and concise communication style. Collaborates across teams, manages own workload efficiently, and contributes to problem-solving initiatives. Able to effectively deliver results, navigating complex environments and differing stakeholder priorities. Ability to work independently and manage a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, working under strict deadlines.
Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people's lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide., including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy. Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2,920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair. Why Ferrovial? Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference. Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation. Career growth: Benefit from global and cross business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth. Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health. Productivity tools: Utilize cutting edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency. Job Description: Ferrovial Construction is looking for an experienced Planner to support on major infrastructure projects in the UK. Location: Heathrow Airport Report to: Planning Lead Key Responsibilities: Responsible for preparing a portfolio/programme of Projects for the purpose of updating monthly the Reporting Baseline (RB) with the instructions PMIs / implemented CEs. Responsible for preparing a portfolio/programme of Projects for monthly Progress Programme including narrative, project performance analysis, critical path, programme integration activities according to the Contract requirements across scope, time, risk, schedule updates, opportunities for improvement. Coordinate all external parties involved in the progress process (commercials, planners, section leads and site agents) to ensure a realistic programme logic is in place. Act as an expert planner and scheduler. Use professionally Primavera P6 and familiar with cost loading programme. Manage and ensure earned value management. Promote company values in all dealings with other employees, clients, sub contractors and other external contacts. Skills and Competence: We are looking for candidates with: Previous experience as a senior planner for large scale projects. Experience of working on planning management systems within civil and electrical mechanical engineering projects. Experience in using Primavera P6 and CEMAR (Contract / Change management). Understanding of NEC4contracts. Excellent Microsoft Excel and general IT skills. Ability to perform assignments independently with supervision and guidance as required. Ability to deliver timely high quality reports. Good level of proactivity and a problem solving attitude. Good relationship skills with the other departments / functions. Good knowledge on measuring civil engineering works Heathrow Airport Ferrovial Construction has been working at Heathrow Airport for over 18 years delivering some of the most complex infrastructure projects to high quality, safety and environmental standards. We have focused on design and build projects with a mix of contractual arrangements. This has enabled us to refine our management procedures in response to Heathrow's Employers Requirements and Ferrovial Construction own internal management systems. Since joining Heathrow's framework, Ferrovial Construction has delivered a variety of airside and landside projects across the whole airport. For example, we have delivered new taxiways and rehabilitated existing taxiways and the southern runway. We have also redeveloped sterile and grass areas and replaced critical assets, such as fire main, fuel main and HV ducts. We are currently working alongside Heathrow to rehabilitate assets with expired design life's and plan for a future runway resurfacing project. We are constantly designing and planning our works around critical assets and engaging with different key stakeholders in order to deliver Heathrow value for money. Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties. Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here! Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a "Protected Class") or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people's lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide., including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy. Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2,920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair. Why Ferrovial? Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference. Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation. Career growth: Benefit from global and cross business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth. Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health. Productivity tools: Utilize cutting edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency. Job Description: Ferrovial Construction is looking for an experienced Planner to support on major infrastructure projects in the UK. Location: Heathrow Airport Report to: Planning Lead Key Responsibilities: Responsible for preparing a portfolio/programme of Projects for the purpose of updating monthly the Reporting Baseline (RB) with the instructions PMIs / implemented CEs. Responsible for preparing a portfolio/programme of Projects for monthly Progress Programme including narrative, project performance analysis, critical path, programme integration activities according to the Contract requirements across scope, time, risk, schedule updates, opportunities for improvement. Coordinate all external parties involved in the progress process (commercials, planners, section leads and site agents) to ensure a realistic programme logic is in place. Act as an expert planner and scheduler. Use professionally Primavera P6 and familiar with cost loading programme. Manage and ensure earned value management. Promote company values in all dealings with other employees, clients, sub contractors and other external contacts. Skills and Competence: We are looking for candidates with: Previous experience as a senior planner for large scale projects. Experience of working on planning management systems within civil and electrical mechanical engineering projects. Experience in using Primavera P6 and CEMAR (Contract / Change management). Understanding of NEC4contracts. Excellent Microsoft Excel and general IT skills. Ability to perform assignments independently with supervision and guidance as required. Ability to deliver timely high quality reports. Good level of proactivity and a problem solving attitude. Good relationship skills with the other departments / functions. Good knowledge on measuring civil engineering works Heathrow Airport Ferrovial Construction has been working at Heathrow Airport for over 18 years delivering some of the most complex infrastructure projects to high quality, safety and environmental standards. We have focused on design and build projects with a mix of contractual arrangements. This has enabled us to refine our management procedures in response to Heathrow's Employers Requirements and Ferrovial Construction own internal management systems. Since joining Heathrow's framework, Ferrovial Construction has delivered a variety of airside and landside projects across the whole airport. For example, we have delivered new taxiways and rehabilitated existing taxiways and the southern runway. We have also redeveloped sterile and grass areas and replaced critical assets, such as fire main, fuel main and HV ducts. We are currently working alongside Heathrow to rehabilitate assets with expired design life's and plan for a future runway resurfacing project. We are constantly designing and planning our works around critical assets and engaging with different key stakeholders in order to deliver Heathrow value for money. Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties. Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here! Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a "Protected Class") or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.
Our client, a recognised leader within the Defence & Security industry, is seeking a skilled Infrastructure Virtualisation Engineer for a contract role. This position involves supporting critical virtualisation infrastructure that underpins national security platforms. You will be working within the technical team responsible for designing, developing, and validating virtual estate components essential to mission-critical systems. Your expertise will help ensure the stability, resilience, and security of vital virtual infrastructure used by Defence operations. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, build, and validate virtualisation components within the NSoIT(D) Platform Produce and review design artefacts at all levels Support system testing activities and assist with troubleshooting of virtual environments Collaborate with service management teams to resolve infrastructure issues rapidly Document technical solutions and ensure compliance with security standards Job Requirements: Minimum of 3 years' experience in IT infrastructure with a strong focus on virtualisation Proven knowledge of VMware ESXi and associated features such as Distributed Virtual Switches, Distributed Resource Scheduler, Distributed Power Management, VMware vSAN, and VMware vCenter Experience with VMware NSX, Horizon, AppVolumes, and AppStacks Strong understanding of secure architecture development within complex environments Ability to troubleshoot virtualisation components and support production systems Relevant virtualisation certifications such as VMware VCP or equivalent obtained within the last five years Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Hold a valid Security Clearance (SC) Desirable Skills & Experience: Experience of working within Defence or public sector environments, particularly Defence Digital Knowledge of delivering secure solutions in UK Public Sector schemes Experience with Agile (SAFE4) and Waterfall project methodologies Familiarity with large-scale virtualisation infrastructures and networking certifications such as CCNA or VMware NSX-DC Background in developing secure multi-tenant architectures Educational background in Computer Science at bachelor's or master's level Chartered Engineer status is advantageous If you bring significant experience in virtualisation engineering and are ready for a challenging contract supporting vital Defence systems, apply now to be part of this critical project.
Feb 17, 2026
Contractor
Our client, a recognised leader within the Defence & Security industry, is seeking a skilled Infrastructure Virtualisation Engineer for a contract role. This position involves supporting critical virtualisation infrastructure that underpins national security platforms. You will be working within the technical team responsible for designing, developing, and validating virtual estate components essential to mission-critical systems. Your expertise will help ensure the stability, resilience, and security of vital virtual infrastructure used by Defence operations. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, build, and validate virtualisation components within the NSoIT(D) Platform Produce and review design artefacts at all levels Support system testing activities and assist with troubleshooting of virtual environments Collaborate with service management teams to resolve infrastructure issues rapidly Document technical solutions and ensure compliance with security standards Job Requirements: Minimum of 3 years' experience in IT infrastructure with a strong focus on virtualisation Proven knowledge of VMware ESXi and associated features such as Distributed Virtual Switches, Distributed Resource Scheduler, Distributed Power Management, VMware vSAN, and VMware vCenter Experience with VMware NSX, Horizon, AppVolumes, and AppStacks Strong understanding of secure architecture development within complex environments Ability to troubleshoot virtualisation components and support production systems Relevant virtualisation certifications such as VMware VCP or equivalent obtained within the last five years Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Hold a valid Security Clearance (SC) Desirable Skills & Experience: Experience of working within Defence or public sector environments, particularly Defence Digital Knowledge of delivering secure solutions in UK Public Sector schemes Experience with Agile (SAFE4) and Waterfall project methodologies Familiarity with large-scale virtualisation infrastructures and networking certifications such as CCNA or VMware NSX-DC Background in developing secure multi-tenant architectures Educational background in Computer Science at bachelor's or master's level Chartered Engineer status is advantageous If you bring significant experience in virtualisation engineering and are ready for a challenging contract supporting vital Defence systems, apply now to be part of this critical project.
