Mechanical Site Engineer

Metlen Energy & Metals Plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

On site accommodation

Rental Car

Food allowance

Job summary

Metlen Energy & Metals leads renewable energy projects in the UK. The Mechanical Site Engineer will supervise installation activities on site, ensuring quality and safety.

You will coordinate subcontractors, interpret drawings, and support QA/QC, RAMS, and project delivery across mounting structures and trackers. The role demands 2+ years of supervisory experience in construction/renewable energy and a mechanical engineering degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Structural, Civil, or related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years supervising and coordinating mechanical/structural installation works.
• Experience with subcontractor management and site execution support.

Responsibilities

• Supervise mechanical subcontractors during installation of mounting structures, trackers, steel posts and related components.
• Verify assembly quality, torqueing, leveling, tolerances, and corrosion protection compliance.
• Coordinate subcontractors and manpower for efficient project execution.
• Review and interpret mechanical drawings, manuals, specs, and documentation.
• Support QA/QC, inspections, ITPs, and company quality standards.
• Monitor progress, quantities, productivity, and report delays or shortages.
• Coordinate interfaces with civil/electrical teams, including trenching and DC cabling.
• Verify proper use of tools and torque equipment on site.
• Maintain records of issues, corrective actions, and progress reporting.
• Ensure HSE, PPE, toolbox talks, snagging, final alignment checks, and safe systems of work.

Skills

Subcontractor management

Site supervision

Mechanical installation

QA/QC practices

Drawing interpretation

HSE compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical

Job description

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Site Engineer to join our Metlen Renewable Energy team in the UK.

Your role will encompass:

• Supervise mechanical subcontractors during installation of mounting structures, trackers, steel posts, torque tubes, and structural components
• Verify assembly quality, torqueing, levelling, alignment, tolerances, and corrosion protection compliance
• Coordinate subcontractors and manpower allocation to ensure efficient project execution
• Review and interpret mechanical drawings, installation manuals, specifications, and technical documentation
• Support mechanical inspections, QA/QC activities, and compliance with ITPs and company quality standards
• Monitor installation progress, installed quantities, productivity rates, and report delays or material shortages
• Coordinate mechanical interfaces with civil and electrical teams, including trenching and DC cabling activities
• Verify correct use of tools, torque equipment, and installation procedures on site
• Maintain records of mechanical issues, corrective actions, and project progress reporting
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, PPE requirements, toolbox talks, snagging activities, final alignment checks, and safe systems of work.

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Structural, Civil, or a related engineering discipline
• 2+ years of experience supervising and coordinating mechanical and structural installation works within construction and renewable energy projects
• Experience in subcontractor management and site execution support
• Strong knowledge of mounting structures, tracker systems, steel posts, torque tubes, and associated structural components
• Experience with torqueing, alignment, tolerances, and mechanical installation quality standards
• Familiarity with QA/QC inspections, site documentation, and project compliance procedures
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, installation manuals, specifications, and construction documentation
• Experience coordinating mechanical activities with civil and electrical teams in fast‑paced site environments
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem‑solving skills under site pressure
• Detail‑oriented with a proactive approach and strong commitment to quality, safety, RAMS, and project delivery

Your Benefits:

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

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