Lead Project Planner – EPC/Energy (Primavera P6)

Metlen; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Metlen Energy & Metals is seeking a Project Planning Supervisor for the EGL1 Project in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role focuses on developing and maintaining the overall project schedule, coordinating with engineering, procurement and construction teams, and delivering timely schedule reporting.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in large-scale EPC/energy projects, strong knowledge of Primavera P6, and excellent English.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field is an asset.
• Experience in project planning for large-scale EPC/energy projects is required.
• Excellent command of the English language is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the overall project schedule and planning strategy.
• Lead all planning and scheduling activities, including baseline schedule development and updates.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure schedule alignment and feasibility.
• Monitor project progress, identify delays, and assess schedule impacts.
• Develop recovery schedules and mitigation plans where required.
• Ensure accurate progress measurement and reporting across all project phases.
• Produce regular schedule reports, critical path analysis, and look-ahead plans for Project Management.
• Interface with Cost teams to support integrated planning (time & cost alignment).
• Manage planning tools, systems, and data quality across the project.
• Support risk analysis exercises (e.g. schedule risk, delays, bottlenecks).

Skills

Primavera P6

Project planning

Scheduling techniques

Critical path analysis

MS Office

Integrated project controls

English language

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Metlen Energy & Metals is seeking a Project Planning Supervisor for the EGL1 Project in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role focuses on developing and maintaining the overall project schedule, coordinating with engineering, procurement and construction teams, and delivering timely schedule reporting.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in large-scale EPC/energy projects, strong knowledge of Primavera P6, and excellent English.