Senior Site Engineer - Electrical

Metlen Energy & Metals Plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Metlen Energy & Metals Plc in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Site Electrical Engineer to supervise electrical and instrumentation installation on site. You will ensure quality, safety, and timely project delivery while supporting commissioning activities and inspections.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering, over 5 years of relevant experience, and strong organisational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in electrical construction projects, ideally High Voltage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise installation, calibration, and testing of electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Ensure works are completed in line with drawings, specifications, and safety standards.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and daily productivity.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports, and issue logs.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Support commissioning activities, inspections, and system readiness.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Fluent in English

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

About the role

As a Senior Site Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in overseeing electrical and instrumentation installation on site, ensuring quality, safety, and timely project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise installation, calibration, and testing of electrical and instrumentation systems
• Ensure works are completed in line with drawings, specifications, and safety standards
• Monitor subcontractor performance and daily productivity
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports, and issue logs
• Coordinate with engineering teams to resolve technical challenges
• Support commissioning activities, inspections, and system readiness

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years’ experience in electrical construction projects, ideally High Voltage
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Fluent in English

At Metlen Energy & Metals we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.