Civil Site Engineer, Renewables (Solar & BESS) UK

Metlen Energy & Metals Plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

On-site accommodation

Rental Car

Food allowance

Fuel card

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Civil Site Engineer to support our M Renewables Division across the United Kingdom. The role focuses on large-scale Solar and BESS projects, delivering the UK’s clean energy future with strong QA/QC and safety practices.

You will supervise civil works, coordinate with electrical and mechanical teams, and manage subcontractors to ensure design compliance and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of experience supervising 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 RAMS and temporary works procedures and site safety controls.
• Strong site coordination, progress reporting, and organisational skills.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise earthworks, excavations, grading, drainage, trenching, foundations and concrete works.
• Verify subcontractor works for compliance with design tolerances 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 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 quantities installed.
• Identify delays, risks and resource shortages and implement mitigation measures.
• Maintain QA/QC records, inspections, measurements and site documentation.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, RAMS, excavation safety and project handover activities.

Skills

Site coordination

Progress reporting

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Civil Site Engineer to support our M Renewables Division across the United Kingdom. The role focuses on large-scale Solar and BESS projects, delivering the UK’s clean energy future with strong QA/QC and safety practices.

You will supervise civil works, coordinate with electrical and mechanical teams, and manage subcontractors to ensure design compliance and timely delivery.