Site Construction Engineer - Mechanical

Metlen Energy & Metals; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension plan

Comprehensive private medical coverage

Collaborative working environment

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Metlen Energy & Metals is seeking a Mechanical Site Engineer for our UK-wide team. The role supports mechanical construction activities, ensuring delivery aligns with project objectives, safety standards, budgets, and schedules.

You will oversee on-site mechanical erection, coordinate with PMs and contractors, perform quality inspections, and collaborate with design teams during pre-construction. Fluency in English and experience in heavy industrial settings are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years in mechanical erection/maintenance, heavy industrial environments preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and civil drawings, procedures, and specifications.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical construction activities on-site, ensuring alignment with project specifications, budget and schedule.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and subcontractors to support planning and execution of mechanical installations.
• Perform regular inspections and quality checks to ensure work meets industry standards.
• Identify and resolve mechanical issues during construction to avoid delays.
• Collaborate with design team during pre-construction, providing input on mechanical systems and maintain on-site documentation.

Skills

English fluency

Reading drawings

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

MSc considered an advantage

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

join our UK team, within the Thermal Power & HVDC Division of Metlen Energy & Metals. This is a UK-wide search, and we welcome applications from suitable candidates based across the country. The role will support the construction execution of HVDC projects, contributing to delivery in line with project objectives, contractual requirements, safety standards, quality expectations, budget, and schedule.

Your role will include:

• Oversee mechanical construction activities on-site, ensuring alignment with project specifications, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and subcontractors to support the planning and execution of mechanical installations.
• Perform regular inspections and quality checks to ensure work is carried out in line with industry standards.
• Identify and resolve mechanical issues arising during construction, supporting timely solutions to avoid delays.
• Collaborate with the design team during the pre-construction phase, providing input on mechanicalsystems.Maintain accurate documentation of mechanical works performed on-site. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, promoting a strong safety culture across site activities.

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (MSc considered an advantage).
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical erection works or maintenance, preferably within heavy industrial environments such as power plants, refineries, CCGT, HVAC, or broader energy projects.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and civil construction drawings, procedures, and specifications.
• Fluency in English.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in multicultural project teams.

What Metlen Offers:

• Competitive pension plan to support your long-term financial wellbeing
• Comprehensive global private medical coverage
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment that encourages teamwork and professional growth
• Discounted gym membership to support your health and wellbeing

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At METLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of 5,683 million and an EBITDA of 1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.

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