Senior Site Civil Engineer

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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,…