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