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Lead Site Engineer
At Metlen, we are looking for an experienced and driven Lead Site Engineer to take ownership of day-to-day site operations on major construction and renewable energy projects across the UK.
As the senior site-based engineering professional, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You will play a pivotal role in driving programme delivery, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, and creating a high-performing site culture.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about delivering complex projects that make a lasting impact.
What You'll Be Doing
Leadership & Site Management
- Lead and motivate a multidisciplinary site team including Site Engineers, Junior Engineers, Supervisors, Logistics, and QA/QC personnel.
- Act as the key site interface for the Project Manager, providing clear communication on progress, risks, and resource requirements.
- Coordinate subcontractors and ensure seamless collaboration across all disciplines.
- Foster a positive, accountable, and high-performing team culture.
Planning & Delivery
- Develop and manage short-term lookahead programmes (1–4 weeks) to ensure works are planned and delivered efficiently.
- Coordinate work sequences and interfaces to minimize clashes and maximize productivity.
- Monitor labour, plant, and materials, identifying constraints and implementing mitigation measures where required.
- Drive progress against programme milestones and support recovery plans when necessary.
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Technical & Quality Excellence
- Review drawings, specifications, RAMS, and ITPs to ensure construction readiness.
- Provide technical guidance and resolve site engineering issues in collaboration with design and project teams.
- Coordinate interfaces between civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
- Lead inspections and ensure all works comply with project quality standards and procedures.
- Support QA/QC activities and ensure robust quality documentation is maintained.
Health, Safety & Environment
- Champion a strong safety culture and lead by example at all times.
- Ensure works are carried out in accordance with RAMS, CDM regulations, and safe systems of work.
- Support toolbox talks, site safety initiatives, and incident investigations.
- Promote continuous improvement in HSE performance across the project.
Reporting & Stakeholder Management
- Prepare and consolidate daily and weekly progress reports.
- Provide accurate updates to the Project Manager on programme, risks, and key site issues.
- Maintain clear records of decisions, actions, and technical queries.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
Commissioning & Handover
- Support testing, commissioning, and project handover activities.
- Ensure as-built records, quality documentation, and punch lists are completed to the required standard.
- Contribute to lessons learned and best practice initiatives across the business.
Profile description
What We're Looking For:
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
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Experience
- Minimum 5 years' experience in construction, infrastructure, or renewable energy projects.
- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary site teams on complex projects.
- Strong understanding of UK construction practices, CDM Regulations, and QA/QC processes.
- Experience in programme planning, progress reporting, and subcontractor management is highly desirable.
- Experience within renewable energy, solar PV, or BESS projects would be advantageous.
Skills & Competencies
- A confident and inspiring leader with excellent people management skills.
- Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple work fronts.
- An effective communicator, able to influence and build relationships at all levels.
- Commercially aware, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
- Calm under pressure and capable of making sound decisions in dynamic site environments.
- Committed to the highest standards of safety, quality, and integrity.
Your Benefits:
- Attractive remuneration package
- Private Medical Insurance
- On-site accommodation
- Rental Car
- Food allowance
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