Site Engineer - Electrical

Metlen; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

Metlen Energy & Metals in Eye Airfield, Suffolk, UK, is seeking a Site Electrical Engineer to lead on-site electrical construction for a major OCGT project. You will supervise electrical works, monitor installation of equipment and earthing systems, and coordinate subcontractors to ensure safe, compliant progress.

The role requires a degree or diploma in electrical engineering, 4+ years of relevant experience, strong English, and hands-on oversight of drawings and specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• 4+ years in electrical construction projects.
• Experience supervising electrical installation subcontractors.
• Strong command of English and good communication skills.
• Understanding of electrical drawings, specifications, and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical works on site in accordance with project specifications, drawings, and standards.
• Monitor installation of electrical equipment, cable systems, earthing systems, and associated infrastructure.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient execution of works.
• Record daily productivity and monitor construction progress.
• Maintain records of installed equipment, completed works, outstanding activities, and site issues.
• Report technical issues and construction challenges to the engineering team and support resolution.
• Ensure timely availability of electrical equipment and materials on site.
• Perform quality inspections to verify compliance with project requirements and safety standards.
• Support testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Monitor progress and report schedule deviations or risks to site management.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements throughout all electrical activities.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Subcontractor supervision

Project coordination

English proficiency

MS Office

Education

University Degree or Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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.

We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, andchange, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

We are currently searching for a Site Electrical Engineer to join our Power Technologies department of the M-RESET division for the construction of an OCGT project based in Eye Airfield, Suffolk, UK.

Your role will encompass:

• Supervising the execution of electrical works on site in accordance with project specifications, drawings, and applicable standards
• Monitoring the installation of electrical equipment, cable systems, earthing systems, and associated infrastructure
• Coordinating and supervising subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient execution of works
• Recording daily productivity and monitoring construction progress
• Maintaining records of installed equipment, completed works, outstanding activities, and site issues
• Reporting technical issues and construction challenges to the engineering team and supporting their resolution
• Ensuring the timely availability of electrical equipment and materials on site
• Performing quality inspections to verify compliance with project requirements and safety standards
• Supporting testing, commissioning, and handover activities
• Monitoring progress and reporting any schedule deviations or risks to site management
• Ensuring compliance with HSE requirements throughout all electrical activities

What you bring to the role:

• University Degree or Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• 4+ years of experience in electrical construction projects, preferably within substations, power generation, industrial, or energy infrastructure projects
• Experience supervising electrical installation subcontractors
• Good understanding of electrical drawings, specifications, and construction practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent command of the English language
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment

Share the Same Value:

• People & Personal growth
• Results orientation & Safety excellence
• Collaboration & Trust
• Empathy & Effective communication
• Flexibility & Adaptability

Your Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Group Health Insurance
• Cooperation, creativity and innovation: we adopt flexible cooperation models to achieve fast results and increase productivity

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