Senior Site Engineer: Solar PV & BESS Projects Lead

Metlen Energy & Metals Plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

On site accommodation

Rental Car

Food allowance

Fuel card

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Senior Site Engineer (Civil, Electrical or Mechanical) to join the M Renewables Division across the United Kingdom. You will drive the delivery of large-scale Solar PV and BESS projects, coordinating civil, electrical and mechanical workstreams, supervising site teams, and ensuring safety and quality from mobilisation through commissioning and handover.

The role requires a degree in engineering, 5+ years of site experience, and a proven track record in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical engineering required.
• Minimum 5+ years of site engineering experience in construction, energy or EPC.
• Experience delivering utility-scale Solar PV, BESS or similar renewables.
• Strong ability to coordinate multidisciplinary construction activities on site.
• Solid understanding of QA/QC, ITPs, commissioning and handover.
• Knowledge of UK HSE, CDM Regulations, RAMS and Temporary Works.
• Excellent planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic project reporting tools.
• Holder of a full UK Driving Licence; willing to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of Solar PV and BESS construction activities from mobilisation to handover.
• Coordinate civil, electrical and mechanical workstreams on site.
• Supervise Site Engineers, subcontractors and site supervisors.
• Review drawings, specs and construction programmes for readiness.
• Plan daily activities and look-ahead programmes with the Construction Manager.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Ensure works meet project specs, standards and HSE procedures.
• Coordinate interfaces to minimise clashes and maximise efficiency.
• Manage subcontractor performance, quality and compliance.
• Lead inspections, testing and QA/QC per ITPs and plans.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Maintain site documentation: progress reports, RFIs, inspections, as-builts.
• Review RAMS, permit systems and Temporary Works requirements.
• Act as on-site technical lead and escalate issues as needed.
• Promote safety culture and ensure compliance with policies and CDM.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

5+ years

Solar PV

BESS experience

Multidisciplinary coordination

QA/QC

HSE/CDM

Planning

Communication

Driving Licence

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Senior Site Engineer (Civil, Electrical or Mechanical) to join the M Renewables Division across the United Kingdom. You will drive the delivery of large-scale Solar PV and BESS projects, coordinating civil, electrical and mechanical workstreams, supervising site teams, and ensuring safety and quality from mobilisation through commissioning and handover.

The role requires a degree in engineering, 5+ years of site experience, and a proven track record in