Project Planning Supervisor

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