In this Senior Site Engineer role, you drive technical leadership for on-site delivery of Solar PV and BESS projects across the UK. You’ll coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractor interfaces, and on-site engineering activities through construction, commissioning, and handover. You ensure safety, quality, and compliance while aligning with project milestones and UK standards. This is a hands-on leadership position within the M Renewables division, shaping successful delivery of large-scale renewable energy assets.
Pay / Benefits
Attractive remuneration package
Private Medical Insurance
On-site accommodation
Rental car
Food allowance
Responsibilities
Provide on-site technical leadership from construction through commissioning and handover
Coordinate daily site activities across civil, electrical, and mechanical streams
Act as technical point of contact for subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders
Review and approve drawings, specs, method statements, ITPs, and construction deliverables
Monitor activities against design, programme, specs, and UK standards
Own site engineering issues, manage RFIs, design clarifications, non-conformances, and corrective actions
Track progress against milestones and support mitigation planning
Coordinate sequencing of civil, electrical, mechanical, and commissioning workstreams
Lead site inspections, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover activities
Ensure works meet approved designs, quality requirements, and project specs
Work with QA/QC and HSE to maintain safety, quality, and environmental standards
Review risk assessments, RAMS, permits to work, and construction control docs
Identify risks and develop practical, cost-effective solutions
Maintain comprehensive site records (daily reports, progress, RFIs, NCRs, as-builts)
Support subcontractor deliverables acceptance and technical workshops
Provide input to construction planning, resource needs, and look-ahead programmes
Support technical assessments, progress reporting, and risk management
Promote safety-first culture and compliance with UK HSE regulations
Share lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement across projects
Key requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
5+ years of site engineering or construction experience, preferably in renewables or large-scale projects
Proven experience in a Senior/Lead Site Engineer or equivalent role
Delivery experience of large-scale Solar PV and/or BESS projects
Strong understanding of multidisciplinary interfaces and construction methods
Lead/co-ordinate site engineering activities and subcontractors
Knowledge of QA/QC, inspection and testing, NCRs, ITPs, and quality standards
UK HSE knowledge, RAMS, permits to work, and safe systems of work
Ability to identify and resolve technical and interface issues quickly
Experience with construction planning, progress monitoring, and milestone coordination
Understanding of engineering, construction, procurement, commissioning, and handover interfaces
Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently, take ownership, and make decisions under pressure
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple workstreams and sites
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with project management/engineering software
Full UK driving license and willingness to travel across UK project sites
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