Project Planning Supervisor

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

Company Overview

At 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.

We are committed to embracing new state‑of‑the‑art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, and change, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

Job Title: Project Planning Supervisor

We are currently searching for a Project Planning Supervisor to join our Grid & Digital Solutions department, part of the Thermal Power & HVDC division of Metlen, for the EGL1 Project, based in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Your role will encompass:

• 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)

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or project management
• Master’s degree in a relevant field 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

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