Project Planner / Construction Planner (Permanent) in London

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.

Metlen Energy and Metals is seeking a Project Planner to support our M Renewables Division across the United Kingdom. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects and shaping best-in-class project controls across a growing portfolio.

This position will report to the Project Controls Manager, to support the Project Delivery and Construction teams in developing, managing, and optimizing project schedules across the full EPC lifecycle, ensuring successful and timely delivery of renewable energy projects.

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using MS Project and/or Primavera P6 across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning phases.
• Establish baseline programmes and perform critical path analysis, float management, and schedule validation.
• Conduct scenario and 'what-if' analyses to assess programme risks and identify mitigation strategies with key stakeholders.
• Lead project controls activities across multiple projects, including progress tracking, forecasting, and portfolio reporting.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Cost Controllers to align programme, cost, and resource planning.
• Review and integrate subcontractor schedules and WBS structures into the master programme.
• Monitor performance against baseline schedules, identify deviations, and recommend corrective actions to maintain key milestones such as Energisation and COD.
• Assist in resource planning and optimisation to support project delivery targets.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• ~2+ years of experience in project planning or project controls within construction or energy infrastructure projects.
• ~ Strong hands-on experience with MS Project; Proven experience in schedule validation, scenario analysis, and progress reporting.
• ~ Good understanding of EPC project lifecycle and construction sequencing.
• ~ Experience developing S-curves, dashboards, and performance reports (Excel / MS Project / P6).
• ~ Experience in utility-scale renewable energy projects (Solar PV, BESS) is preferred.
• ~ Familiarity with planning best practices (AACE / DCMA).

We offer competitive total rewards and a flexible working environment, support for professional development and career progression, and the opportunity to work on impactful, large-scale renewable energy projects. We are committed to Diversity and Inclusion and Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.