Senior Civil Site Engineer - Solar & BESS Projects

Metlen Energy & Metals

Greater London

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

On-site accommodation

Rental car

Food allowance

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Job summary

Metlen Energy & Metals in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Site Engineer - Civil to lead civil construction on large solar PV and BESS projects, including earthworks, drainage, foundations and concrete works.

You will provide technical oversight of subcontractors, review drawings and method statements, supervise formwork, reinforcement, testing, QA/QC/ITP activities, and ensure compliance with RAMS and UK HSE standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
5+ years civil site engineering or construction experience.
Senior Site Engineer/Lead Site Engineer or equivalent role.
Strong knowledge of earthworks, drainage, trenching, foundations, concrete works, compaction, testing.
Experience with subcontractor management, QA/QC, ITPs, site documentation, and quality standards.
Knowledge of Temporary Works, RAMS, excavation safety, and UK HSE requirements.
Understanding of planning, progress monitoring, and project controls.
Leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and take ownership on site.
Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with PM software is a plus.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

Provide technical oversight of subcontractor works, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, tolerances and approved methodologies.
Review and interpret civil drawings, surveys, specifications, method statements and technical docs.
Oversee concrete works: formwork, reinforcement, placement, curing, testing and inspections.
Coordinate civil interfaces with electrical, mechanical and commissioning teams.
Lead QA/QC inspections, ITP activities, testing, snagging and close-out.
Monitor subcontractor productivity, daily progress, plant utilisation, and installed quantities against programme.
Identify delays, risks, weather impacts and resource constraints; support mitigation and recovery.
Maintain accurate site records: inspections, measurements, progress reports, as-built docs.