Project Scheduler Assistant

Job Title: Project Scheduler Assistant

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base - Onsite only

Salary: Up to £30,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

The individualin this role will operate one or more of the Project Controlprocesses on a project or be responsible for some aspects of Project Controlprocesses or supporting more senior staff on a larger project. At this level, the incumbent will be expected to work independentlyon routine aspects of the activity, usually under guidance and supervision in more complexsituations. They are unlikely to be directly supervising other staff. They will have a level of knowledge in one or more areas of Project Controlpractice and be expected to apply themselves in routine circumstances and to seek & follow guidance on their adaptation and application in more complexcircumstances.

Core duties:

• Ensuring schedules remain relevant to work enablement and project delivery
• Ability to support ship visits to evaluate customer requirements in more detail and understand project progress
• PC literate with Microsoft Project desirable and able to use or learn an ERP system such as SAP as well as other Integrated Business Systems (IBS)

Essential Skills:

• You’ll have some exposure to refit/installation/repair experience, which would be beneficial (RN/Trades)
• You’ll have awareness of general H&S/Environmental regulations and safe working practices
• You’ll have a basic understanding of the planning, scheduling and controlsrequired for the delivery of a project
• You’ll have experience of working across multiple teams

The Defence Solutions Scheduling team:

As a Project Scheduler Assistant, you will support the team on a range of projects but within a wider team of around 17 schedulers. There will be opportunities to work with other schedules on larger-scale projects. You will work closely and support other Project Managers and Project Controllers, the Delivery and engineering teams - as well as senior stakeholders within the MOD. The rolewill support projects across the Royal Navy Surface Fleet, contributing to the maintenance, refit and upgrade of warships to ensure operational readiness and capability.

As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 16th November 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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