Site Engineer - Civil

Metlen Plc; Berlin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration package

Private Medical Insurance

On site accommodation

Rental Car

Food allowance

Fuel card

Job summary

Metlen Energy and Metals is seeking a Civil Site Engineer to support our Renewables Division across Germany. This role focuses on large-scale solar and battery storage site works.

You will supervise earthworks and concrete activities, review drawings, manage subcontractors, and ensure QA/QC and HSE compliance to deliver projects safely and on schedule. A 2+ year background in civil site execution is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years supervising civil and infrastructure works in construction and renewable energy projects.
• Experience with subcontractor management and site execution support.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, surveys, specifications, and method statements.
• Strong understanding of RAMS and site safety controls.

Responsibilities

• Supervise earthworks, drainage, grading, foundations, and concrete works.
• Verify subcontractor work for compliance with design tolerances, compaction requirements, levels, and quality standards.
• Review and interpret civil drawings, surveys, specifications, and method statements.
• Monitor concrete works, including formwork, reinforcement, curing, and QA inspections.
• Coordinate trenching, ducting, and interface with electrical and mechanical teams.
• Support inspections, testing, and QA/QC activities per ITPs and project standards.
• Monitor subcontractor productivity, daily progress, plant utilisation, and installed quantities.
• Identify delays, risks, weather impacts, and resource shortages with mitigation measures.
• Maintain QA/QC records, inspections, measurements, and site documentation.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, RAMS, excavation safety, lifting operations, and handover activities.

Skills

Earthworks supervision

Drainage

Trenching

Concrete works

Subcontractor management

Site coordination

QA/QC inspections

Reading drawings/specs

RAMS & safety

Progress reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Metlen Energy and Metals is seeking a Civil Site Engineer to support our M Renewables Division across Germany.

This is an exciting role offering the opportunity to work on large-scale Solar and BESS projects and help deliver the UK’s clean energy future.

Your role will encompass:

• Supervise earthworks, excavations, grading, drainage, trenching, foundations, and concrete works
• Verify subcontractor works for compliance with design tolerances, compaction requirements, levels, and quality standards
• Review and interpret civil drawings, surveys, specifications, and method statements
• Monitor concrete works, including formwork, reinforcement, curing, and quality inspections
• Coordinate trenching, ducting, and infrastructure interfaces with electrical and mechanical teams
• Support inspections, testing, and QA/QC activities in line with ITPs and project standards
• Monitor subcontractor productivity, daily progress, plant utilisation, and installed quantities
• Identify project delays, risks, weather impacts, and resource shortages, implementing mitigation measures
• Maintain QA/QC records, inspections, measurements, and site documentation
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, RAMS, excavation safety, lifting operations, reinstatement, snagging, and project handover activities

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 2+ years of experience supervising and coordinating civil and infrastructure works within construction and renewable energy projects
• Experience in subcontractor management and site execution support
• Proficient in earthworks, drainage, trenching, concrete works, compaction, and testing procedures
• Experience with QA/QC inspections, site documentation, and quality standards compliance
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, surveys, specifications, and method statements
• Strong understanding of Temporary Works procedures, RAMS, and site safety controls
• Strong site coordination, progress reporting, and organisational skills
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills within multidisciplinary teams and under site pressure
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach and strong commitment to quality, safety, and project delivery

Your Benefits:

• Attractive remuneration package
• Private Medical Insurance
• On site accommodation
• Rental Car
• Food allowance
• Fuel card

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