Scheduler

Company: FryerMiles
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Location: Basingstoke
Job Description:

Scheduler – DV Cleared – Basingstoke – 6 month contract (possible extension) – Up to £550 per day Inside IR35

UK Sole Nationals only

FryerMiles are delighted to be working with a major UK Defence Prime to recruit an experienced DV Cleared Scheduler for a high profile defence programme based in Basingstoke.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a critical programme delivering secure capabilities within the UK defence sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain and control integrated project schedules across complex defence programmes.
  • Produce detailed project plans, milestones and critical path analysis. Monitor programme performance, identifying schedule risks, dependencies and opportunities.
  • Work closely with Project Managers, PMO and technical delivery teams to ensure accurate planning and reporting.
  • Produce schedule updates, forecasts and progress reports for senior stakeholders. Support programme governance, reviews and reporting cycles.
  • Analyse schedule variance and recommend recovery actions where required.
  • Ensure planning activities align with project controls and programme management best practice.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Scheduler or Project Planner on large, complex programmes.
  • Strong experience using planning tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6
  • Experience working within Defence, Government or other highly regulated environments.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
  • Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary programme teams.

Essential Requirements

  • Current and active UK DV clearance.
  • UK Sole National status.
  • Ability to work onsite in Basingstoke five days per week.

Scheduler – DV Cleared – Basingstoke – 6 month contract (possible extension) – Up to £550 per day Inside IR35

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Posted: August 7th, 2026