Senior Project Controls Scheduler - Pharmaceutical Capital Projects
Summary
Senior Project Controls Scheduler building and maintaining integrated schedules for pharmaceutical capital projects — merging client and EPCM contractor programmes, running critical path analysis, and reporting via MS Project Online. Based in London offices with 3–4 days/week on site in Cambridge; requires expert MS Project and Primavera skills.
Key responsibilities include,
- Build and maintain integrated project schedules across all lifecycle phases, combining client and EPCM contractor programmes into one unified timeline
- Lead interactive planning sessions and challenge and validate schedules from contractors and engineering partners (design, construction, commissioning)
- Track progress against baseline, run critical path analysis, and flag delays and discrepancies to the Project Manager
- Assess the schedule impact of risks and help shape mitigation plans
- Work with cost control to extract contractual milestones and produce cash flow and invoice forecasts
- Provide 4–6 week look-ahead schedules and Excel trackers for detailed tasks
- Report through MS Project Online, prepare status reports and resource forecasts, and present schedule updates at gate reviews and governance meetings
- Strong scheduling experience on complex capital or engineering projects, ideally in pharma or life sciences
- Expert-level MS Project, MSP Online and Primavera
- Confidence in challenging contractors and presenting to senior stakeholders
- Knowledge of qualification and validation phases (OQ/PQ/PPQ) is a strong advantage
- Comprehensive Learning & Development: Access to customised programs designed to support your professional growth and skill enhancement.
- Personalised Career Coaching: Receive one-on-one guidance to help you navigate and advance your career path.
- APM Qualifications: Gain industry-recognised project management certifications with full support from our training programs.
- Private Medical Insurance: Enjoy comprehensive coverage that includes optical, dental, and hearing care for you and your family.
- RIDE2WORK Scheme: Save on commuting costs and promote a healthier lifestyle with our cycle-to-work initiative.
- Exciting Company Events: Participate in exclusive events across the UK, fostering team spirit and networking opportunities.
- Discounted Gym Membership: Stay active and healthy with access to discounted gym memberships.
- Retail Discounts: Take advantage of exclusive offers from a wide range of top retail stores.
- Does not extend unsolicited employment offers; offers are only extended after a thorough interview process.
- Does not charge (including through its external recruitment agency partners) prospective employees in any country any fees during the recruitment process.
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