Site Supervisor - Mechanical

Metlen Plc; Murton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals invites an experienced Mechanical Site Supervisor to join the Grid & Digital Solutions Department for the EGL1 Project, based in Murton. You will oversee daily mechanical construction activities, coordinate with subcontractors, and ensure safe, high‑quality execution on site.

The role requires a technical diploma or degree in mechanical engineering, 5+ years in mechanical construction, and strong leadership and English communication.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of mechanical construction project experience.
• Experience supervising installation works, subcontractors and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day mechanical construction activities on site.
• Lead mechanical subcontractors and site teams to ensure safe, efficient execution.
• Monitor installation of mechanical equipment, piping systems, and steel structures.
• Ensure works meet project specifications, drawings, procedures and standards.
• Prepare daily and weekly progress reports and maintain site records.
• Promote health, safety and environmental performance on site.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Mechanical supervision

Education

Technical Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AtMETLEN 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 seeking aMechanical Site Supervisor to join the Grid & Digital Solutions Department of the Thermal Power & HVDC Division for the delivery of the EGL1 Project, based in Murton.

Your role will encompass:

• Supervising and coordinating day‑to‑day mechanical construction activities on site.
• Leading mechanical subcontractors and site teams to ensure the safe, efficient, and high‑quality execution of works.
• Monitoring the installation of mechanical equipment, piping systems, steel structures, and associated plant infrastructure.
• Ensuring all mechanical works are carried out in accordance with project specifications, drawings, procedures, and applicable standards.
• Monitoring construction progress, workforce productivity, and site performance against project milestones.
• Identifying technical issues, site constraints, and potential delays while supporting their timely resolution.
• Verifying the availability of materials, tools, equipment, and resources required for site activities.
• Conducting routine inspections to ensure quality standards are achieved throughout the construction phase.
• Supporting mechanical testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Coordinating with engineering, construction, quality, and HSE teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Preparing daily and weekly progress reports and maintaining accurate site records.
• Promoting and enforcing the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental performance on site.

What you bring to the role:

• Technical Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical construction projects, with proven experience in supervising mechanical installation works, subcontractors, and site teams within the power generation, transmission, or energy sectors.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, construction drawings, technical specifications, and construction methodologies.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating site activities in a live construction environment.
• Familiarity with UK construction and HSE regulations is considered an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced construction environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

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