Mechanical Site Engineer

Overview

In this role you will support the Metlen Renewable Energy team in the UK, overseeing mechanical subcontractors during installation of mounting structures and related components. You will ensure quality, safety, and compliance while coordinating with civil and electrical teams to keep projects progressing on schedule. You’ll translate technical drawings into on-site actions and drive QA/QC, documentation, and issue resolution. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role at the forefront of renewable energy deployment.

Pay / Benefits

• attractive remuneration package
• Private Medical Insurance
• On site accommodation
• Rental Car
• Food allowance

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

Key requirements

• 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

• strong communication
• problem-solving under pressure
• attention to detail
• mounting structures
• tracker systems
• torque tubes

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