Lead Scheduler

Lead Scheduler - Dublin

Arcadis is the world's leading company in sustainable design, engineering and consultancy for natural and built assets. With 36,000+ professionals across 70+ countries, we improve quality of life by solving complex challenges. Join Arcadis DPS Group, specialising in Project Management, Multi-Discipline Design and Construction Management for Pharmaceutical and High-Technology facilities.

About the Role

We are seeking a Lead Scheduler based in Dublin to prepare and manage integrated design and construction schedules for Pharmaceutical and High-Tech projects across Ireland and Europe. You will develop fully linked programmes, resource-load activities, monitor progress from concept through commissioning, and deliver clear graphical, narrative and numeric schedule reporting to project teams and stakeholders.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain design and construction schedules using Primavera P6 (and Microsoft Project as required).
• Develop project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) aligned with Arcadis standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning teams to define milestones, dependencies and interfaces.
• Integrate and review contractor schedules; ensure fully linked programmes with identified critical paths and no open ends.
• Resource loading and support resource/procurement planning with Project Controls.
• Implement and maintain earned value reporting during construction phases.
• Produce routine schedule reporting: planned vs actual, forecasts, Look-Ahead reports and impact analyses for change orders.
• Benchmark timelines against comparable projects and identify schedule risks and mitigation actions.
• Manage scheduling activities across multiple concurrent projects and mentor junior schedulers where required.

Experience & Skills Required:

• Third-level qualification in engineering, construction management, project controls or related discipline.
• 7+ years' experience in scheduling/project controls, ideally on Pharmaceutical or High-Technology projects.
• Strong expertise in Primavera P6; competent with Microsoft Project and advanced Excel.
• Proven ability to produce fully linked, resource-loaded schedules and to apply earned value techniques.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, organisation and multitasking skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities.

Other Requirements:

• Primarily office-based in Dublin with some site visits and occasional travel across Ireland/Europe.
• The Dublin office offers a 3 Day Office / 2 Days Remote hybrid model.
• Competitive career development opportunities within a global consultancy focused on sustainable outcomes.

Why Arcadis?

At Arcadis, we empower everyone to be their best because your contribution matters. Shape your career, deliver sustainable solutions, and leave a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We're dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. Through six ED&I workstreams-Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race-we foster innovation by embracing diverse perspectives.

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