Site Manager - Murton in North East

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

We are currently searching for a Site Manager to join our Grid & Digital Solutions department as part of the Thermal Power & HVDC division of Metlen Energy & Metals, based in Murton, County Durham. Your role will encompass:

• Acting as the primary focal point of Metlen with the end-client and consortium partner.
• Leading and managing the construction of the project from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Overseeing all construction activities, including site preparation, power plant construction, equipment installation, and infrastructure development.
• Providing technical guidance and support throughout the construction process, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, codes, and standards.
• Collaborating with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, supervising their work, and ensuring alignment with project specifications.
• Implementing quality control procedures and conducting inspections to maintain the highest construction standards.
• Identifying and mitigating potential risks, addressing issues promptly and effectively.
• Promoting clear communication and cooperation with engineers, designers, consultants, and local authorities.
• Enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and fostering a safety-first culture on-site.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and progress reporting to all project stakeholders.

What you bring to the role:

• 10+ years of relevant work experience in managing large-scale industrial or energy construction projects.
• University degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with project management tools is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; knowledge of Polish or Greek is a plus.
• Certification in Project Management will be considered an asset.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability and willingness to be based full-time at the project site in Torness, UK.

Your benefits:

• Pension plan
• Health Insurance Program
• Corporate mobile phone
• Cooperation, creativity and innovation: we adopt flexible cooperation models to achieve fast results and increased productivity.

At Metlen Energy & Metals we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.