Lead Site Engineer - Renewable Energy Construction

Metlen; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

On site accommodation

Rental Car

Food allowance

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Lead Site Engineer for its Renewables division in the UK to lead multidisciplinary construction activities, ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery. You will coordinate site teams, manage subcontractors, review drawings and RAMS, and report to the Project Manager to maintain progress.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of five years in large-scale projects, with strong planning and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, or related Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in large-scale construction, infrastructure, or renewable energy projects.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary site teams.
• Strong understanding of UK construction practices, CDM Regulations, QA/QC processes, and site management principles.
• Experience with construction planning, look-ahead scheduling, and progress reporting.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, RAMS, and construction programmes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and support all site staff, including Site Engineers, Supervisors, QA/QC personnel.
• Act as the primary day-to-day site representative for the Project Manager.
• Organise and prioritise daily work fronts in coordination with the Construction Manager.
• Coordinate interfaces between subcontractors, METKA-EGN teams, and project management.
• Lead daily coordination meetings and discipline briefings.
• Develop and monitor 1–4 week look-ahead programmes across all construction disciplines.
• Coordinate work sequencing to minimise clashes and maximise productivity.
• Monitor manpower, plant and resource availability, escalating potential issues proactively.
• Review drawings, ITPs, RAMS, and technical documentation to ensure works are fully prepared before execution.
• Provide technical support and clarification to subcontractors while coordinating design queries with the engineering team.
• Manage interfaces between civil, mechanical, and electrical works to ensure effective project delivery.
• Lead site inspections and verify compliance with quality standards, ITP requirements, and project specifications.
• Support QA/QC activities where dedicated site QA/QC resources are not available.
• Monitor subcontractor productivity and progress against programme, identifying delays and mitigations.
• Promote HSE culture by ensuring RAMS and safe systems of work.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

Construction planning

Look-ahead scheduling

Progress reporting

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Structural Engineering

Tools

RAMS

Job description

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Lead Site Engineer for its Renewables division in the UK to lead multidisciplinary construction activities, ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery. You will coordinate site teams, manage subcontractors, review drawings and RAMS, and report to the Project Manager to maintain progress.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of five years in large-scale projects, with strong planning and leadership capabilities.