Senior Site Engineer - Civil
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
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Salary
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£50,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2121 (77% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £50,400, and Metlen is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3114 (Building and civil engineering technicians). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2121 Civil engineers Most likely code | £35,200 | £40,300 | £45,300 | £50,400 |
3114 Building and civil engineering technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Metlen Energy & Metals is seeking a Senior Site Engineer – Civil to support our M Renewables Division across the United Kingdom. This is an exciting opportunity to take a key engineering and site leadership role in the delivery of large-scale Solar PV and BESS projects and contribute to the UK’s clean energy future.
Your role will encompass:
- Lead and supervise civil construction activities including earthworks, excavations, grading, drainage, trenching, foundations, and concrete works.
- Provide technical oversight of subcontractor works, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, tolerances, quality standards, and approved methodologies.
- Review and interpret civil drawings, surveys, specifications, method statements, and technical documentation.
- Oversee concrete works, including formwork, reinforcement, placement, curing, testing, and inspections.
- Coordinate civil interfaces with electrical, mechanical, and commissioning teams.
- Lead and support QA/QC inspections, ITP activities, testing, snagging, and close-out.
- Monitor subcontractor productivity, daily progress, plant utilisation, and installed quantities against programme requirements.
- Identify delays, risks, weather impacts, and resource constraints, supporting mitigation and recovery measures.
- Maintain accurate site records, including inspections, measurements, progress reports, and as-built documentation.
- Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, RAMS, excavation safety, lifting operations, temporary works, reinstatement, and handover requirements.
- Act as a key civil engineering point of contact for the Project and Construction Management teams, subcontractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
What you bring to the role:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of civil site engineering or construction experience, ideally within renewable energy, infrastructure, or large-scale construction projects.
- Previous experience in a Senior Site Engineer, Lead Site Engineer, or equivalent role.
- Strong technical knowledge of earthworks, drainage, trenching, foundations, concrete works, compaction, and testing procedures.
- Solid experience with subcontractor management, QA/QC, ITPs, site documentation, and construction quality standards.
- Strong understanding of Temporary Works, RAMS, excavation safety, and UK construction HSE requirements.
- Good understanding of construction planning, progress monitoring, and project controls.
- Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and take ownership of civil engineering matters in a fast-paced site environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with construction/project management software is an advantage.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across project sites.
Your Benefits:
- Attractive remuneration package
- Private Medical Insurance
- On-site accommodation
- Rental car
- Food allowance
- Fuel card
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Where this offer sits in the market
Civil engineers (SOC 2121) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~65k in sample- Middle half £38,896–64,792
- Median £48,828
- Going rate £50,400
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £35,200–45,300
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Not necessarily. Metlen holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2121 going rate of £50,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.