Project Planning Supervisor

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.

We are currently searching for a Project Planning Supervisor to join our Grid & Digital Solutions department, as 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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