At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise mechanical installations and ensure quality compliance on renewable energy projects.
- Company: Join Metlen Renewable Energy, a leader in sustainable technology with a global impact.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, private medical insurance, accommodation, rental car, and food allowance.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in the renewable energy sector while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
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 looking for a Mechanical Site Engineer to join our Metlen Renewable Energy team in the UK.
Responsibilities
- Supervise mechanical subcontractors during installation of mounting structures, trackers, steel posts, torque tubes, and structural components.
- Verify assembly quality, torqueing, levelling, alignment, tolerances, and corrosion protection compliance.
- Coordinate subcontractors and manpower allocation to ensure efficient project execution.
- Review and interpret mechanical drawings, installation manuals, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Support mechanical inspections, QA/QC activities, and compliance with ITPs and company quality standards.
- Monitor installation progress, installed quantities, productivity rates, and report delays or material shortages.
- Coordinate mechanical interfaces with civil and electrical teams, including trenching and DC cabling activities.
- Verify correct use of tools, torque equipment, and installation procedures on site.
- Maintain records of mechanical issues, corrective actions, and project progress reporting.
- Ensure compliance with HSE standards, PPE requirements, toolbox talks, snagging activities, final alignment checks, and safe systems of work.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Structural, Civil, or a related engineering discipline.
- 2+ years of experience supervising and coordinating mechanical and structural installation works within construction and renewable energy projects.
- Experience in subcontractor management and site execution support.
- Strong knowledge of mounting structures, tracker systems, steel posts, torque tubes, and associated structural components.
- Experience with torqueing, alignment, tolerances, and mechanical installation quality standards.
- Familiarity with QA/QC inspections, site documentation, and project compliance procedures.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, installation manuals, specifications, and construction documentation.
- Experience coordinating mechanical activities with civil and electrical teams in fast‑paced site environments.
- Strong organisational, communication, and problem‑solving skills under site pressure.
- Detail‑oriented with a proactive approach and strong commitment to quality, safety, RAMS, and project delivery.
Benefits
- Attractive remuneration package.
- Private medical insurance.
- On‑site accommodation.
- Rental car.
- Food allowance.
We respect your personal data. All personal information in your application and CV will remain strictly confidential. 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.
Mechanical Site Engineer employer: METLEN
Metlen is an excellent employer, offering a collaborative and supportive work culture that values innovation in the renewable energy sector. Employees benefit from competitive remuneration, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainable energy projects across the UK and Europe.
