MIGSO-PCUBED

Global project and PMO management consultancy

Senior Project Controls Scheduler - Pharmaceutical Capital Projects

Project ManagementUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeLondon, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Strong scheduling experience on complex capital or engineering projects, ideally in pharmaceutical or life sciences projects.
Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Project, Microsoft Project Online, and Primavera.
Confidence in challenging contractors and presenting to senior stakeholders.
Knowledge of qualification and validation phases, including OQ, PQ, and PPQ, is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain integrated project schedules across all lifecycle phases, combining client and engineering, procurement, construction, and management contractor programmes into one unified timeline.
Lead interactive planning sessions and challenge and validate schedules from contractors and engineering partners across design, construction, and commissioning.
Track progress against the baseline, perform critical path analysis, and flag delays and discrepancies to the Project Manager.
Assess schedule impacts of risks and help shape mitigation plans.
Work with cost control to extract contractual milestones and produce cash flow and invoice forecasts.
Provide four-to-six-week look-ahead schedules and Excel trackers for detailed tasks.
Report through Microsoft Project Online, prepare status reports and resource forecasts, and present schedule updates at gate reviews and governance meetings.

Desired Qualifications

Scheduling experience on pharmaceutical or life sciences projects is ideal.
Knowledge of qualification and validation phases, including OQ, PQ, and PPQ, is a strong advantage.

At MIGSO-PCUBED, we believe great ideas come from everywhere. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse community, which strengthens our ability to support clients. As a fast-growing organization, we value our people as our greatest asset and are committed to providing extensive learning and development opportunities to empower their growth alongside our ambitious goals.

We aim to create a culture where everyone is valued, inclusiveness is instinctive, and EDI is central to our values. With passion, we raise awareness, foster open dialogue, and empower everyone to contribute.

As a senior Project Controls Scheduler you will play a critical role in ensuring the scheduling, financial health, and overall performance of a project

Our offices are based in London, but we work with clients in Cambridge, being on site 3-4 days a week.

Key responsibilities include,

Build and maintain integrated project schedules across all lifecycle phases, combining client and EPCM contractor programmes into one unified timeline
Lead interactive planning sessions and challenge and validate schedules from contractors and engineering partners (design, construction, commissioning)
Track progress against baseline, run critical path analysis, and flag delays and discrepancies to the Project Manager
Assess the schedule impact of risks and help shape mitigation plans
Work with cost control to extract contractual milestones and produce cash flow and invoice forecasts
Provide 4–6 week look-ahead schedules and Excel trackers for detailed tasks
Report through MS Project Online, prepare status reports and resource forecasts, and present schedule updates at gate reviews and governance meetings

Globally, our clients are as diverse as they are influential so working in our company means making an impact on some of the largest and most interesting companies in the world.

The successful candidate will have a combination of the below attributes – this is not a check list:

Strong scheduling experience on complex capital or engineering projects, ideally in pharma or life sciences
Expert-level MS Project, MSP Online and Primavera
Confidence in challenging contractors and presenting to senior stakeholders
Knowledge of qualification and validation phases (OQ/PQ/PPQ) is a strong advantage

About the Company

MIGSO-PCUBED

Global project and PMO management consultancy

MIGSO | PCUBED is a global consultancy focused on project, programme, portfolio and change management. It works with large brands and government organisations to turn strategic ideas into real results. The company provides end-to-end services that cover the whole lifecycle of projects, including R&D, IT and transformation programs, and helps set up and run PMOs, governance, and related change activities. Its approach combines delivery expertise with sector experience across Aeronautics, Defense, Automotive, Transport, Financial Services, Energy, and public sectors, making it a trusted partner for complex programs. The goal is to enable clients to achieve successful project outcomes by delivering projects on time, on budget, and aligned with strategic objectives, while making change easier for the organisation.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Ann Arbor, MI
Founded: 1994

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