Site Manager

At Metlen Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, leading the green energy transition with innovative solutions while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy. Our global presence covers two business Sectors: Energy and Metallurgy. With a consolidated yearly turnover of €6.3 billion and a workforce of over 5,500 dedicated individuals, we fuel 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, leaving a lasting impact. We foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, and change, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

We are currently looking for a Site Manager to join our M Renewables team in Italy for the construction of utility-scale solar projects. 

Site-based role to lead on-site execution for the MV Substation and MV Interconnecting Line within a utility-scale solar PV project. You will work within a structured project team (PM, Engineering, HSE, QA/QC, commissioning partners).

Your role will encompass: 

1) Site Delivery (Substation + Line)

• Review and manage Scope of Work, IFC drawings, BOQ/BOM, method statements and ITPs.


• Supervise construction for:
  
  
  
  • Substation civil works (earthworks, foundations, trenches/duct banks, plinths, fencing, roads, drainage).
  
  
  • Substation electrical works (MV switchgear/RMU, transformer(s) if applicable, protection & control, AC/DC auxiliaries, batteries/UPS, lighting, earthing, cable installation/terminations).
  
  
  • SCADA/telecom & signals (RTU/comms/FO where applicable).
  
  
  • MV interconnecting line (route readiness, trenching/ducting, cable laying/stringing, joints/terminations, crossings, reinstatement).
  
  
  
  


• Coordinate subcontractors/site engineers; verify manpower, equipment, productivity, and quality.

2) Quality, Testing & Close-Out

• Implement Quality Plans/ITPs; manage inspections, punch list, NCRs and close-out.


• Coordinate functional tests (protection/interlocks/auxiliaries/SCADA/telecom) and line tests (as applicable) and support documentation for energization/hand-over.

3) Interfaces & Logistics

• Report progress/risks to the Project Manager; support interfaces with Client/DL/CSE and grid stakeholders (where in scope).


• Track material receipts, storage/preservation/traceability; coordinate deliveries with Procurement/Logistics and manage site facilities as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years as Site Manager/Construction Manager on substations and/or MV/HV infrastructure (MV lines, switchgear, protection, commissioning exposure).


• Electrical Engineering degree preferred (or equivalent strong field experience).


• Able to read electrical drawings (SLD, layouts, cable schedules) with solid QA/QC discipline.


• MS Office + AutoCAD (MS Project/Primavera is a plus).


• Strong leadership and subcontractor management; fluent Italian and English; willing to work on site.

Your benefits:

• attractive remuneration package 


• friendly and professional working environement


• continuos training


• cooperation, creativity and innovation: we adopt a flexible cooperation models to achieve fast results and increase productivity 

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