Civil Site Engineer - On-Site Power & HVDC Projects

Metlen Plc; Murton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Civil Site Engineer to join the Grid & Digital Solutions division for the EGL1 Project in Murton. You will supervise subcontractors, interpret plans, and ensure safety and quality on site while supporting scheduling and delivery across civil packages.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and 1–2 years in construction, with strong communication and on-site presence. A hands-on engineer contributing to project success is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 1–2 years of experience in construction.
• Experience in supervising and monitoring subcontractors.
• Ability to work on site.
• Experience in industry or energy-related projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating the daily activities of subcontractors.
• Ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Reviewing and interpreting construction plans and drawings.
• Enforcing site safety regulations and procedures.
• Conducting inspections and quality checks.
• Reporting on progress and issues to Project Managers.
• Supporting Construction Engineering with the development of civil construction work packages.
• Attending and providing input into site constructability review sessions.
• Providing engineering deliverable reviews as and when required.
• Supporting and providing input into scheduling sessions to help develop the Primavera project schedule.
• Tracking and expediting design work package deliverables from external partners.
• Managing and coordinating construction defects identified during construction and handover phases.
• Reviewing and responding to technical queries raised by civil contractors.

Skills

Supervising subcontractors

Coordinating daily site activities

Interpreting construction plans

Enforcing safety standards

Quality inspections

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Civil Site Engineer to join the Grid & Digital Solutions division for the EGL1 Project in Murton. You will supervise subcontractors, interpret plans, and ensure safety and quality on site while supporting scheduling and delivery across civil packages.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and 1–2 years in construction, with strong communication and on-site presence. A hands-on engineer contributing to project success is essential.