Project Planner

Metlen; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards

Professional development

Career progression

Impactful projects

Inclusive working environment

Job summary

Metlen Energy & Metals is seeking a Project Planner to support the M Renewables Division across the United Kingdom. The role focuses on developing, maintaining and optimizing schedules for utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects within the EPC lifecycle.

You will report to the Project Controls Manager and collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers and Cost Controllers. We value hands-on experience in schedule validation, scenario analysis, and progress reporting, plus strong MS Project skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years in project planning or controls within construction or energy.
• Strong MS Project and Primavera P6 experience.
• Experience with schedule validation, scenario analysis, and progress reporting.
• Familiar with EPC lifecycle and construction sequencing.
• Experience creating S-curves, dashboards, and performance reports.
• Excellent communication and teamwork across disciplines.
• Experience in utility-scale renewable energy projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules across EPC phases.
• Establish baselines, perform critical path analysis, float management, schedule validation.
• Conduct scenario analyses to assess risks and mitigation options.
• Lead project controls across multiple projects: progress tracking, forecasting, portfolio reporting.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports with narratives, KPIs, dashboards for clients.
• Coordinate with PMs, Engineers, Cost Controllers on programme, cost, resources.
• Review subcontractor schedules and integrate into master programme.
• Monitor performance vs baseline; identify deviations; recommend corrective actions.
• Support tender phases by developing schedules and contributing to bid evaluations.
• Maintain records of schedule updates and impacts for audit readiness.
• Assist in resource planning and optimization.

Skills

MS Project

Primavera P6

Schedule validation

Progress reporting

Stakeholder comms

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Renewable energy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

METLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.

Metlen Energy and Metals is seeking a Project Plannerto support our M Renewables Division across theUnited Kingdom. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects and shaping best-in-class project controls across a growing portfolio.

This position will report to the Project Controls Manager, to support the Project Delivery and Construction teams in developing, managing, and optimizing project schedules across the full EPC lifecycle, ensuring successful and timely delivery of renewable energy projects.

Your role will encompass:

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using MS Project and/or Primavera P6 across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning phases.
• Establish baseline programmes and perform critical path analysis, float management, and schedule validation.
• Conduct scenario and “what-if” analyses to assess programme risks and identify mitigation strategies with key stakeholders.
• Lead project controls activities across multiple projects, including progress tracking, forecasting, and portfolio reporting.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports including narratives, KPIs, S-curves, milestone tracking, and executive dashboards for internal and client reporting.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Cost Controllers to align programme, cost, and resource planning.
• Review and integrate subcontractor schedules and WBS structures into the master programme.
• Monitor performance against baseline schedules, identify deviations, and recommend corrective actions to maintain key milestones such as Energisation and COD.
• Support tender and contract award phases by developing high-level and detailed schedules and contributing to bid evaluations.
• Maintain structured records of schedule updates, changes, and impacts to ensure traceability and audit readiness.
• Assist in resource planning and optimisation to support project delivery targets.

Profile description:

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in project planning or project controls within construction or energy infrastructure projects.
• Strong hands-on experience with MS Project; Primavera P6 experience is advantageous.
• Proven experience in schedule validation, scenario analysis, and progress reporting.
• Good understanding of EPC project lifecycle and construction sequencing.
• Experience developing S-curves, dashboards, and performance reports (Excel / MS Project / P6).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in utility-scale renewable energy projects (Solar PV, BESS) is preferred.

Additional Value:

• Experience supporting tender and bid processes.
• Exposure to portfolio-level reporting and multi-project environments.
• Familiarity with planning best practices (AACE / DCMA).
• Proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Share the Same Value Based Behaviours:

• People & Personal growth
• Results orientation & Safety excellence
• Collaboration & Trust
• Empathy & Effective communication
• Flexibility & Adaptability

We offer:

Benefits:

• Competitive total rewards and flexible working environment
• Support for professional development and career progression
• Opportunity to work on impactful, large-scale renewable energy projects
• Cooperative, innovative, and inclusive working environme

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