Fleet Programmes Project Scheduler

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Project SchedulerHMNB Clyde - Fleet ProgrammesFaslane, HelensburghAbout the RoleWere looking for four Project Schedulers to join us at HMNB Clyde, home to the core of the UK Submarine Service, including the nations nuclear deterrent. Partnering with the MOD and the Royal Navy, we ensure that the UK Royal Navy goes to sea safely bysupporting them at HMNB Clyde and around the world, delivering complex submarine maintenance packages and applying our core strengths of technology and expertise to sustain critical and complex assets that help maintain national security.As a scheduler, you will be required to develop and manage project schedule logic to assist deliver UK Submarine maintenance projects within the required safety standards, time, cost and quality targets.Using your previous experience, youll provide project scheduling expertise to ensure schedules are developed and maintained within Babcocks Project Management & Planning policies. Standards will be met with quality schedules that satisfy the requirementsof the business and the needs of the customer.Main Responsibilities:*Providing support to deliver Fleet maintenance projects within the required safety standards, time, cost and quality targets*Provision of resource and cost loaded schedules, with inputs from project estimators, that feed the integrated Business Planning Process*Assistance with quantitative schedule risk analysis to inform the project/programme bid process*Assistance with maintenance of project planning templates*Ensuring schedules meet Babcock Groups Project Management & Planning policies and standards *Conduct resource analysis to identify resource conflicts, over allocations, opportunities or corrective actions*Routinely update the schedule network in line with reporting requirements*Regularly analyse schedule network and manage schedule variance and float *Routinely produce and evaluate management information from project schedule network for Babcock management.*Assist in the identification of scope liability between Babcock and Ships Staff*Leading project planning and progress updates meetings *Produce and maintain key date schedule and critical path analysisWhat do I need to do the roleYoull be educated to HNC or equivalent in a relevant project management or engineering discipline, or hold an appropriate APM qualification. This may however be formally wavered for a period depending on the level of relevant experience and specific capability.Youll need to demonstrate a high level of organisational skills with an ability to adapt to dynamic situations and produce information and reports with minimal guidance.*Good knowledge of APM philosophy.*Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications, including strong Excel skills*Proficient user of Microsoft Project*Proficient in the use of Primavera v.19 and awareness of Primavera Risk*An understanding of risk management and LfE and their relationship with the schedule*Awareness of Acumen FuseWhat else do I need to knowThis role is based at HM Naval Base Clyde, located 6 miles north of Helensburgh in the West of Scotland. We are well placed for commuter links to Glasgow and the wider region, with easy access for car and public transport.You should hold or have the ability to obtain full SC clearanceAbout Babcock InternationalFor more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of theirmost critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.Were committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownershipscheme. Youll benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.Application GuidanceAll applications should be made online. Please use a desktop PC or laptop to create your account and apply for a job. If you experience difficulties please click here. Recruitment correspondence is normally by email so please check your email account and spam folder regularly.We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.Please follow the link to find out more about how COVID-19 is impacting Recruitment and On-boarding for applicants.Armed Forces CovenantWe are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and theUnited Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 weeks special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please click here.Closing: 12th July 2021