Senior Project Planner: EPC Energy Projects (Primavera P6)

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

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Project Planning Supervisor to lead the Grid & Digital Solutions division on the EGL1 Project. You will develop, maintain, and manage the overall project schedule, coordinating with engineering, procurement, and construction teams.

You will monitor progress, produce reports, analyze critical paths, and develop recovery plans to keep the project on track. Strong Primavera P6 skills and English proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 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

Project planning

Schedule management

Critical path analysis

Analytical skills

English communication

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

METLEN Energy & Metals in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Project Planning Supervisor to lead the Grid & Digital Solutions division on the EGL1 Project. You will develop, maintain, and manage the overall project schedule, coordinating with engineering, procurement, and construction teams.

You will monitor progress, produce reports, analyze critical paths, and develop recovery plans to keep the project on track. Strong Primavera P6 skills and English proficiency are required.