Mechanical Site Engineer - Renewable Energy Installations

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

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.