At METLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive 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, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, and change, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.
We are currently seeking an experienced Electrical Construction Manager to join the Grid & Digital Solutions Department of the Thermal Power & HVDC Division for the delivery of the EGL1 Project, based in Torness, Scotland.
Your role will encompass:
- Leading and overseeing all electrical construction activities on site, ensuring full alignment with project specifications, construction schedules, quality standards, and HSE requirements.
- Managing and coordinating site teams, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure efficient execution and optimum resource utilization.
- Driving construction planning and execution strategies to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
- Monitoring construction progress, identifying risks and bottlenecks, and implementing corrective actions where required.
- Reviewing construction methodologies and installation sequences to optimize productivity and constructability.
- Ensuring the timely availability of labor, materials, equipment, and tools required for construction activities.
- Coordinating closely with Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Commissioning, and Project Management teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Monitoring subcontractor performance and ensuring compliance with contractual, technical, and safety requirements.
- Supporting progress measurement, reporting, forecasting, and project controls activities.
- Ensuring all electrical installations comply with project specifications, applicable standards, QA/QC requirements, and industry best practices.
- Acting as the primary focal point for all electrical construction matters with internal and external stakeholders.
- Promoting and enforcing the highest standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality performance across all site activities.
What you bring to the role:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in electrical construction within large-scale energy infrastructure projects, including power generation, substations, HV systems, HVDC, or transmission projects.
- Proven experience managing site construction teams and subcontractors in complex EPC environments.
- Strong knowledge of construction planning, execution methodologies, progress monitoring, and project delivery.
- Solid understanding of electrical installations, constructability reviews, and site execution best practices.
- Experience in contract administration, cost control, budgeting, and reporting.
- Familiarity with QA/QC requirements, HSE regulations, and international construction standards.
- Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills across multidisciplinary project teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent command of the English language.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.