Project Scheduler

Date Posted:

2026-11-06



Country:

United Kingdom



Location:

Glenrothes, Fife



Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Project Scheduler

Glenrothes

At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.

Summary of Role:

Fantastic opportunity to join RTX project controls group as a project scheduler. The successful candidate will work with high performing multifunctional teams on cutting edge technology contributing to global security. As part of the controls team the scheduler will provide project planning, risk management and cost control support to integrated team members, project management, and senior management. The scheduler will generate metrics, cost reports and variance analysis information to support programme decision making, and assist teams in the use of PM processes. 

 

Main Duties:

• Develop a project Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) ensuring that all activities, events and milestones are logically linked and fully resourced.
• Evaluate IMS critical path, schedule risk and variances.
• Development of Programme Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Organisational Breakdown Structures (OBS).
• Support to the Programme Manager, CAMs and Programme Accountant to establish a performance management baseline and budget authorisations for Production and Development programmes in MSP and bespoke internal tools.
• Progress project plan and database regularly, providing headcount data, performance metrics and Estimated Cost to Complete (ETC) for financial reporting
• Interpret trend data and provide metrics for review at Programme Monthly Review Boards.
• Ensure contractual and programme changes are incorporated into the IMS to maintain a realistic baseline plan, on which Earned Value is generated and guide the Integrated Project Team on the use of EVMS.
• Monitor the Programme Timesheet Bookings and report/investigate unexpected bookings to contracts.
• Facilitate the company risk  process by holding Programme Risk Review Boards, to identify and document risks, opportunities and mitigation actions. Provide analysis and reports.                   
• Support Bid and Proposal activities through the collation and transfer of Basis of Estimates into the Pricing Team.
• Guide  programme teams on controls best practice.
• Travel to other Raytheon UK Sites (UK, Europe and USA) may be required.

Preferred Candidate Requirements:

• Experience of working in a Project/Programme Control environment
• Competent in the use of MSP 2010/13/16 and other Microsoft applications and an ability to quickly learn the use of our internal EVM and schedule management tools
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to handle data accurately across various tools
• Good written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the business
• Ability to work with diverse project teams and stakeholders
• Ability to support, and influence project teams to ensure programmes are set up in accordance with Raytheon standard practices and processes.
• Commercial/Business awareness in a complex projects environment.
• Experienced working with multi-disciplined teams over geographically dispersed sites

Personal Characteristics:

This position will require a considerable amount of interaction with all levels of management, which will require strong interpersonal skills to assert best practice in an environment of competing priorities.

Flexible approach to all tasks

The desire to add value to Raytheon UK and succeed as an individual and as a Raytheon UK employee

This position is classified as:

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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