Project Scheduler

The Project Scheduler at RPS Energy is responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining project schedules for large-scale Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Habitat Regulation Assessments (HRAs) for Renewable energy projects. This role involves assisting project managers in schedule planning, coordinating tasks, monitoring timelines, and ensuring projects are executed efficiently and on time. The Project Scheduler also plays a key role in identifying potential scheduling delays, facilitating remedial actions, and maintaining an efficient scheduling management system tailored to EIA and HRA projects.

· Schedule Development and Management:

o Develop and manage schedules for large-scale EIA and HRA projects using scheduling software/tools, such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.

o Create, monitor, and analyse project schedules in accordance with best project practices.

o Ensure accuracy of project schedules, perform version control, and track baselines.

o Prepare, implement, and monitor scopes of work using Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for control and integrity.

o Create, update, and maintain the project Plan, including Activities, WBS, Durations, and Critical Path mapping.

· Monitoring and Reporting

o Monitor project progress, identify critical activities, and review forecasts and progress achieved to date.

o Review, interpret, and report on KPIs such as schedule performance, forecast, and critical path.

o Track, review, and report information to allow project teams to manage projects effectively and evaluate weekly reports.

· Risk Management:

o Maintain a project risk register to ensure risks are effectively managed to minimize their impact on schedule, scope, and budget.

o Perform what-if analysis and develop contingency plans to address potential scheduling conflicts or delays.

· Stakeholder Coordination:

o Work with internal departments and external stakeholders to coordinate project timelines and tasks.

o Collaborate with cross-functional departments to identify project issues, monitor action items, and work with project managers to ensure resolution.

This role is a great opportunity to work in project scheduling but also gain experience across the full project controls remit - proposals and bids, contract management and financial management. You will work closely within our experienced Project Controls team to develop your skills in all aspects of project controls.

· You have a degree qualified or equivalent education in engineering, project management or related subject.

· You have strong project scheduling software skills (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6) and desirable Power BI.

· You will be enthusiastic about developing your skills further and interested in working towards qualifications in Project Management, such as PMP, APM or Prince2. We can support you in this journey.

· You are proactive, as no two days are the same in this role. You won't be satisfied with the status quo and will take initiative to challenge and develop new ideas.

RPS is looking for a Project Scheduler to join our Technical Consultancy team, working across a range of offshore renewable and oil and gas projects in the UK and Ireland, and globally as we continue to expand into new markets. We operate a hybrid working arrangement and you can be based in Chepstow, Edinburgh, Woking, Manchester or London. We have flexible working opportunities, including part time roles, to ensure a balance of family and working life.

We are at the forefront of the industry - delivering offshore infrastructure projects in complex marine environments including offshore wind farm developments. Our experience includes 20 years at the forefront of the industry, working across the UK, wider Europe, America, Australia and Asia.

We're RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Here you'll find work that is engaging and rewarding, and you'll be supported every step of the way., A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career If you're interested in how we use and manage the marine environment, want to help meet NetZero targets and, support projects that tackle climate change through the development of offshore renewable energy, then talk to us about our career opportunities in this area. You'll be supported as far as you want to go.

We will give you the opportunity to work with some of the best talent in the offshore wind industry. We offer you a work environment that encourages collaboration and clever thinking - to drive solutions-based outputs that deliver sustainable benefit for our clients, their projects, and the environment. We also create global mobility opportunities for our talented people, enabling us to deliver interconnected sectors and services, and make RPS a great place to do great work.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You'll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we're happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

A career here is far from ordinary. Here you're not a number, you're part of the solution.

What happens next?

The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you'll have a conversation with one of our recruiters and then there'll be a two-stage interview process with the Team.

All applications will be considered.

We're RPS, A Tetra Tech company

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world's most complex problems., Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work. 'Stronger Together' is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace: 'We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.'