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 looking for a Project Planner to join our UK team, within the Thermal Power & HVDC Division of METLEN Energy & Metals. This is a UK‑wide search, and we welcome applications from suitable candidates based across the country.
This role plays a key part in supporting the successful planning, scheduling, and control of complex energy infrastructure projects, ensuring visibility of progress, risks, and performance throughout the project lifecycle.
Your role will encompass:
- Following EPC projects from the proposal phase (developing baseline schedules) through to the execution phase, including Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning.
- Developing and managing detailed project schedules, goals, and objectives.
- Ensuring all stakeholders are kept informed of project milestones, deadlines, and progress.
- Documenting project planning processes and changes, maintaining accurate records for future reference.
- Obtaining, reviewing, and approving detailed time schedules and WBS from subcontractors, partners, and suppliers, and integrating them into the project master schedule.
- Monitoring activities and managing the performance of the construction effort against the approved plan.
- Maintaining robust version control and records of schedule changes and related documentation.
- Timely highlighting deviations from plan to the project management team and proposing corrective actions.
- Creating and monitoring KPIs to support achievement of the project plan.
- Generating and providing performance status reports, milestone reports, graphs, and charts for internal and external reporting and decision‑making.
- Resource‑loading and cost‑loading schedules and working closely with the Cost Controller to monitor cost progress and deviations.
What you bring to the role:
- 2+ years of experience in a similar planning role, with responsibility for time‑schedule creation.
- Experience using Primavera P6 or relevant site‑based planning experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Professional certification in Project Management will be considered an asset.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong critical and analytical thinking abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong team spirit and a proactive mindset.
- Technical understanding of power and energy projects.
What Metlen Offers
- Competitive pension plan to support your long-term financial wellbeing
- Comprehensive global private medical coverage
- A collaborative and inclusive working environment that encourages teamwork and professional growth
- Discounted gym membership to support your health and wellbeing
Join us and play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of impactful Thermal Power and HVDC projects across the UK.