Electrical Site Engineer

METKA EGN LIMITED UNITED KINGDOM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Fuel allowance

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a driven Electrical Site Engineer to join our Renewable Energy team in the United Kingdom. You will oversee LV/MV installations, review electrical drawings, and coordinate with civil and mechanical teams to deliver fast-paced solar PV and BESS projects across the UK.

With a degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of on-site experience, you will ensure safety, quality, and timely handover, while adhering to UK standards and QA/QC processes.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or a related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in electrical site engineering within construction or renewable energy projects.
• Strong experience supervising subcontractors and delivering electrical works on-site.
• Solid understanding of LV/MV systems, including grid connections, inverters and renewable infrastructure.
• Familiarity with testing, commissioning and QA/QC processes.
• Knowledge of UK regulations, including IET Wiring Regulations and G99/G100 standards.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and documentation.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary site teams in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive mindset with a strong commitment to quality, safety and delivery excellence.
• Attractive remuneration package.
• Private medical insurance.
• Fuel allowance

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical subcontractors during LV/MV installations, including cabling, panels, switchgear, transformers and inverters.
• Ensure installations meet design specifications, with a focus on cable routing, segregation, terminations, earthing and bonding.
• Interpret and review electrical drawings, single line diagrams (SLDs), and cable schedules.
• Support inspection, testing and commissioning activities, including insulation resistance and continuity testing.
• Collaborate closely with civil and mechanical teams to ensure smooth and efficient project execution.
• Monitor site progress, track subcontractor performance, and address risks and delays.
• Maintain accurate quality and testing documentation, ensuring full traceability.
• Support pre-commissioning, energisation and final project handover.
• Uphold the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance, ensuring safe systems of work.

Skills

Electrical site supervision

LV/MV systems understanding

Drawing & SLD interpretation

QA/QC testing

UK electrical standards

Communication skills

Health & safety mindset

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

United Kingdom

AtMETLEN 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. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, andchange, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

We’re looking for a driven and hands-onElectrical Site Engineer to join our growing Energy team within Metlen Renewable Energy in the United Kingdom. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the forefront of the energy transition, delivering cutting-edge solar PV and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across the UK.

If you’re passionate about renewable energy, thrive in fast-paced site environments, and want to make a tangible impact on sustainable infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.

Your role will encompass:

• Oversee electrical subcontractors during the installation ofLV/MV systems, including cabling, panels, switchgear, transformers and inverters
• Ensure installations meet design specifications, with a focus oncable routing, segregation, terminations, earthing and bonding
• Interpret and reviewelectrical drawings, single line diagrams (SLDs), and cable schedules
• Supportinspection, testing and commissioning activities, including insulation resistance and continuity testing
• Collaborate closely with civil and mechanical teams to ensure smooth and efficient project execution
• Monitor site progress, track subcontractor performance, and proactively address risks and delays
• Maintain accuratequality and testing documentation, ensuring full traceability
• Supportpre-commissioning, energisation and final project handover
• Uphold the highest standards ofhealth, safety and environmental compliance, ensuring safe systems of work are followed at all times

What you bring to the role:

• Adegree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineeringor a related field
• At least3 years’ experiencein electrical site engineering within construction or renewable energy projects
• Strong experience supervising subcontractors and delivering electrical works on-site
• Solid understanding ofLV/MV systems, including grid connections, inverters and renewable infrastructure
• Familiarity withtesting, commissioning and QA/QC processes
• Knowledge ofUK regulations, including IET Wiring Regulations and G99/G100 standards
• Ability to confidently interprettechnical drawings and documentation
• Experience working inmulti-disciplinary site teamsin fast-paced environments
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
• A proactive mindset with a strong commitment toquality, safety and delivery excellence
• Attractive remuneration package.
• Private medical insurance.
• Fuel allowance

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