Senior Site Engineer - Civil

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

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration package

Private Medical Insurance

On-site accommodation

Rental car

Food allowance

Fuel card

Job summary

Metlen Energy & Metals seeks a Senior Site Engineer – Civil to lead civil construction across the UK for large-scale Solar PV and BESS projects. You will supervise earthworks, foundations, drainage, and concrete works, coordinating with electrical and mechanical teams to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will oversee QA/QC, review technical docs, manage subcontractors, and maintain thorough site records while upholding RAMS and UK HSE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of civil site engineering or construction experience.
• Experience as Senior Site Engineer, Lead Site Engineer, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of earthworks, drainage, trenching, foundations, concrete works, compaction, and testing procedures.
• Experience with subcontractor management, QA/QC, ITPs, site documentation and construction quality standards.
• Knowledge of Temporary Works, RAMS, excavation safety, and UK construction HSE requirements.
• Understanding of construction planning, progress monitoring and project controls.
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; PM software familiarity is an advantage.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil construction activities including earthworks, excavations, grading, drainage, trenching, foundations, and concrete works.
• Provide technical oversight of subcontractor works, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, tolerances, quality standards, and approved methodologies.
• Review civil drawings, surveys, specifications, method statements, and technical documentation.
• Oversee concrete works, including formwork, reinforcement, placement, curing, testing and inspections.
• Coordinate civil interfaces with electrical, mechanical and commissioning teams.
• Lead QA/QC inspections, ITPs, testing, snagging and close-out.
• Monitor subcontractor productivity, daily progress, plant utilisation and installed quantities against programme requirements.
• Identify delays, risks, weather impacts, and resource constraints; support mitigation and recovery measures.
• Maintain accurate site records including inspections, measurements, progress reports and as-built documentation.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, RAMS, excavation safety, lifting operations, temporary works, reinstatement and handover requirements.
• Act as a civil engineering point of contact for the Project and Construction Management teams, subcontractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.

Skills

leadership

communication

coordination

problem-solving

independent work

travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Metlen Energy & Metals is seeking a Senior Site Engineer – Civil to support our M Renewables Division across the United Kingdom. This is an exciting opportunity to take a key engineering and site leadership role in the delivery of large-scale Solar PV and BESS projects and contribute to the UK's clean energy future.

Your role will encompass:

• Lead and supervise civil construction activities including earthworks, excavations, grading, drainage, trenching, foundations, and concrete works.
• Provide technical oversight of subcontractor works, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, tolerances, quality standards, and approved methodologies.
• Review and interpret civil drawings, surveys, specifications, method statements, and technical documentation.
• Oversee concrete works, including formwork, reinforcement, placement, curing, testing, and inspections.
• Coordinate civil interfaces with electrical, mechanical, and commissioning teams.
• Lead and support QA/QC inspections, ITP activities, testing, snagging, and close-out.
• Monitor subcontractor productivity, daily progress, plant utilisation, and installed quantities against programme requirements.
• Identify delays, risks, weather impacts, and resource constraints, supporting mitigation and recovery measures.
• Maintain accurate site records, including inspections, measurements, progress reports, and as-built documentation.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, RAMS, excavation safety, lifting operations, temporary works, reinstatement, and handover requirements.
• Act as a key civil engineering point of contact for the Project and Construction Management teams, subcontractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of civil site engineering or construction experience, ideally within renewable energy, infrastructure, or large-scale construction projects.
• Previous experience in a Senior Site Engineer, Lead Site Engineer, or equivalent role.
• Strong technical knowledge of earthworks, drainage, trenching, foundations, concrete works, compaction, and testing procedures.
• Solid experience with subcontractor management, QA/QC, ITPs, site documentation, and construction quality standards.
• Strong understanding of Temporary Works, RAMS, excavation safety, and UK construction HSE requirements.
• Good understanding of construction planning, progress monitoring, and project controls.
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and take ownership of civil engineering matters in a fast-paced site environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with construction/project management software is an advantage.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across project sites.

Your Benefits:

• Attractive remuneration package
• Private Medical Insurance
• On-site accommodation
• Rental car
• Food allowance
• Fuel card

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