Project Planner

London Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you will drive the planning and controls for utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects within METLEN’s Renewables division. You will develop and maintain schedules across EPC phases, perform risk analyses, and deliver portfolio-level reporting. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and cost controllers to align time, cost, and resources, ensuring on-time project delivery. This is your chance to shape project controls and enable scalable renewable energy execution.

Pay / Benefits

Competitive total rewards
Flexible working environment
Professional development support
Opportunity to work on impactful renewable projects
Collaborative and inclusive culture

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed schedules using MS Project and/or Primavera P6 across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning
Establish baselines, perform critical path and float analysis, and validate schedules
Run scenario and what-if analyses to assess risks and mitigation options with stakeholders
Lead project controls activities across multiple projects, including progress tracking, forecasting, and portfolio reporting
Prepare weekly and monthly reports with narratives, KPIs, S-curves, milestones, and dashboards for internal and client reporting
Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, and Cost Controllers to align programme, cost, and resource planning
Review and integrate subcontractor schedules and WBS into the master programme
Monitor performance against baselines, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions to hit key milestones (e.g., Energisation and COD)
Support tender and contract award phases with high-level and detailed schedules and bid evaluations
Maintain structured records of schedule updates and impacts for traceability and audit readiness
Assist in resource planning and optimization to support delivery targets

Key requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline
2+ years in project planning or project controls in construction or energy infrastructure
Strong MS Project experience; Primavera P6 is advantageous
Experience in schedule validation, scenario analysis, and progress reporting
Understanding of EPC lifecycle and construction sequencing
Experience creating S-curves, dashboards, and performance reports (Excel / MS Project / P6)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and multidisciplinary collaboration abilities
Experience in utility-scale renewable projects (Solar PV, BESS) is preferred