Senior Site Civil Engineer

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, and change , empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

Job Description Senior Site Civil Engineer 13/07/2026

• Metlen Energy and Metals is seeking a
• Senior Civil Site Engineer to join our
• M Renewables Division across the

United Kingdom .

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the delivery of large‑scale Solar and BESS projects, overseeing complex civil construction activities and driving high standards of safety, quality, and project performance throughout the construction phase.

Your role will encompass

• Lead and supervise all civil construction activities, including earthworks, excavations, grading, drainage, trenching, foundations, roads, and concrete works.
• Coordinate and oversee subcontractors, ensuring works are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, programme, and quality standards.
• Review and interpret civil drawings, surveys, technical specifications, method statements, and construction schedules to ensure work readiness.
• Manage setting out verification, design tolerances, compaction requirements, levels, and dimensional control throughout construction.
• Coordinate civil interfaces with electrical, mechanical, and commissioning teams to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Lead inspections, testing, and QA/QC activities in accordance with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), project requirements, and industry standards.
• Monitor subcontractor productivity, resource allocation, plant utilisation, and progress against programme, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Identify construction risks, delays, technical issues, weather impacts, and resource constraints, proactively developing mitigation plans.
• Review and approve site records, measurements, quality documentation, inspection reports, and as‑built information.
• Support planning activities through look‑ahead programmes and daily coordination meetings with site management and subcontractors.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE procedures, RAMS, Temporary Works requirements, excavation safety, lifting operations, and environmental standards.
• Support pre‑commissioning, snagging, final inspections, and project handover activities.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Site Engineers and junior team members, promoting continuous improvement and engineering best practices.

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years' experience supervising and coordinating civil construction works on large‑scale infrastructure, industrial, or renewable energy projects.
• Proven experience leading civil works on utility‑scale Solar, BESS, energy, or EPC construction projects is highly desirable.
• Strong experience managing subcontractors, site teams, and multidisciplinary construction interfaces.
• Extensive knowledge of earthworks, drainage, roads, foundations, reinforced concrete works, compaction, surveying, and testing procedures.
• Solid understanding of QA/QC processes, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and quality management systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, surveys, specifications, construction programmes, and method statements.
• Strong knowledge of Temporary Works procedures, RAMS, CDM Regulations, and UK construction safety standards.
• Excellent planning, coordination, reporting, and organisational skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proactive problem‑solving mindset with the ability to make decisions in a fast‑paced construction environment.
• High commitment to safety, quality, and successful project delivery.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Your Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package
• Private Medical Insurance
• On‑site accommodation
• Rental Car
• Food allowance
• Fuel card
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