Scheduler

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Scheduler to support the delivery of a major industrial transformation programme in Northern Sweden. This flagship project forms part of one of Europe's most significant sustainability and energy transition initiatives, involving the development of large-scale industrial facilities and associated infrastructure. Working as part of a multidisciplinary project team, you will play a key role in planning, scheduling, and monitoring project activities to ensure successful delivery against critical milestones.


Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules across multiple workstreams to ensure alignment with key project milestones and deliverables.
• Produce and manage both short-term and long-term schedules in line with project requirements and forecasted activities.
• Coordinate with project teams to prioritise activities based on resource availability, project criticality, and operational requirements.
• Work closely with engineering, construction, procurement, and project management teams to ensure schedule accuracy and alignment across all functions.
• Monitor project progress and schedule performance, proactively identifying potential delays, constraints, or risks.
• Prepare and present schedule reports, progress updates, and forecasting information to key stakeholders.
• Support the identification and resolution of scheduling conflicts to minimise disruption to project delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including planning processes, scheduling methodologies, and system enhancements.
• Ensure scheduling activities are completed in accordance with project procedures, contractual requirements, and industry best practices.

 
Qualifications

• Proven experience in project scheduling, planning, or resource coordination within a complex project environment.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and working effectively within fast-paced project teams.
• Strong understanding of planning methodologies, forecasting, resource loading, and schedule management principles.
• Ability to make informed, data-driven decisions when assessing schedule impacts and recovery strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Proficiency with project planning and scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar tools.

 
Preferred Experience

• Background in industries such as construction, engineering, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, or other project-driven sectors.
• Experience working on large-scale industrial or capital projects.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and project controls best practices is advantageous.

 
Why Join?

• Be part of one of Europe's most significant sustainability and industrial transformation projects.
• Work alongside experienced professionals in a diverse and international project environment.
• Gain exposure to a landmark green manufacturing development at the forefront of the energy transition.
• Contribute to a project that will help shape the future of sustainable industrial production.

If you are a strategic thinker and a capable leader with a passion for optimising workforce scheduling, we invite you to apply and help drive excellence across a landmark industrial development project.

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