Lead Project Scheduler - EPC Energy (P6)

Metlen Energy & Metals Plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Project Planning Supervisor to join the Grid & Digital Solutions department for the EGL1 Project based in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will lead the project planning function across engineering, procurement and construction to ensure schedules are realistic and integrated.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering or project management, strong EPC/energy project planning experience and expert use of Primavera P6.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or project management.
• Master’s degree will be considered an asset.
• Strong experience in project planning for large-scale EPC / energy projects.
• Advanced use of Primavera (P6) is essential.
• Excellent knowledge of planning methodologies, scheduling techniques, and critical path analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in integrated project controls environments will be considered an asset.
• Excellent command of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the overall project schedule and planning strategy.
• Lead 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

Critical path analysis

Microsoft Excel

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or project management

Master’s degree asset

Tools

Integrated project controls environments

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Project Planning Supervisor to join the Grid & Digital Solutions department for the EGL1 Project based in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will lead the project planning function across engineering, procurement and construction to ensure schedules are realistic and integrated.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering or project management, strong EPC/energy project planning experience and expert use of Primavera P6.