ABOUT US

MacTaggart Scott primarily supports the Naval Defence industry, providing complete solutions to customer needs from analysis of initial customer requirements, to design and manufacture, and right through to commissioning and through life support. Established in 1898, we are proud of our history and tradition, but believe that sustainable competitive advantage can only be achieved through continuous improvement, investment, and a commitment to business excellence at every level within the company. At MacTaggart Scott, we are committed to employee development, providing opportunities for career progression and professional growth. Join us in shaping the future of engineering solutions across the UK and beyond.

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules that reflect the scope, delivery strategy, and contract requirements for bid-stage opportunities.
• Interpret contract documents, specifications, and customer deliverables to ensure schedule alignment with key milestone dates, payment plans, and technical obligations.
• Work with engineering, procurement, operations, and commercial teams to refine the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), establish logic-driven task networks, and accurately estimate durations.
• Support and present at schedule development and review meetings during the bid process, ensuring planning assumptions are challenged, validated, and aligned
• Input and maintain project schedules in ERP systems (e.g. IFS), including task structures, milestone dates, responsible owners, invoice triggers, and activity classes.
• Identify critical and near-critical paths, float, and schedule risks, recommending mitigation strategies to maintain project and programme viability.
• Actively contribute to process improvement initiatives within the planning function, including enhancements to tools, reporting, and standard operating procedures.