Project Planner

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.