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Associate Director
Job Posted: 8 hours ago
Salary: £ 95,000 - 105,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oxford
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Associate Director Scheduler (Construction Planner)
Oxford/ London
Salary circa £100,000 + allowances and extensive package
High-Profile Education, Life Sciences & R&D Project
We're looking for an exceptional Associate Scheduler (Construction Planner) to join a high-performing delivery team on one of the most prestigious, technically complex construction programmes in Oxford - cutting-edge facility spanning education, life sciences, and R&D. This is a rare opportunity to lead planning on a flagship development that will define the future of the region's scientific and academic landscape.
About the role:
As Associate Scheduler, you will play a pivotal role in planning, coordinating, and managing the project timeline from pre-construction through to final delivery. Working within a dedicated project controls team, your focus will be to ensure accurate, dynamic programme development and reporting in line with client expectations and operational milestones.
You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, project managers, and technical leads to drive progress, mitigate risks, and ensure that construction sequencing aligns with the unique phasing challenges of this landmark scheme.
Key r esponsibilities
Develop and manage detailed construction programmes (using Primavera P6 or equivalent).
Interface directly with client, contractor and consultant teams to align planning strategy.
Conduct schedule risk analysis and implement mitigation strategies.
Maintain regular reporting routines including earned value analysis and progress reporting.
Lead planning workshops and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams.
About you :
Proven experience as a Scheduler or Construction Planner on complex, multi-phased schemes.
Background in major project delivery-ideally in sectors such as education, healthcare, life sciences or R&D.
Expert in project planning tools (P6 essential).
Strong communication skills, capable of interfacing at all levels from site to boardroom.
Ability to challenge programme assumptions constructively and drive improvements.
In return:
Six-figure base salary - reflective of the project's scale and importance.
Comprehensive package - including car allowance, bonus, private medical, pension, and more.
Prestigious project environment - a technically inspiring scheme with long-term delivery scope.
Career trajectory - structured path into leadership and strategy roles within project controls.
If you're an experienced scheduler ready to bring precision, structure and leadership to a career-defining scheme, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply in confidence or reach out for an informal conversation.
Elliot Wright (phone number removed) or (phone number removed)
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