Electrical Construction Site Supervisor

Mitie Group plc.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Power & Grid is seeking an Electrical Site Construction Supervisor to deliver high‑value electrical works across Scotland, supporting the Project Manager and Electrical Site Engineer on LV and HV installations.

You will supervise on-site activities, liaise with G2E teams, manage subcontractors, and ensure QA, RAMS, and safety compliance across major projects in Scotland and the North of England.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical technical background in LV & HV with the necessary qualifications.
• Experience installing electrical works up to 132 kV.
• Knowledge of DNO G81, Section 50, SAP and/or DNO authorisations (LV & HV).
• Experience with civil construction methods (ground works, drainage, earthing, concreting).

Responsibilities

• Familiarise with drawings and specifications (DNO, G81) and liaise with designers.
• Supervise on-site electrical works (LV and HV installations).
• Oversee mechanical fitting of HV switchgear, cabling, trays and conduit.
• Ensure installation of ancillary equipment (meters, relays, protection equipment).
• Supervise earthing for substation compounds and containerised substations.
• Manage ducting and cabling both above and below ground.
• Perform inspection, testing and commissioning of electrical installations.
• Liaise with G2E colleagues, suppliers and subcontractors; report progress to PMs.
• Carry out QA checks and gather test certificates and reports.

Skills

Electrical LV/HV

DNO G81 knowledge

Civil construction methods

RAMS preparation

Education

Electrical qualifications

Job description

At Mitie Power & Grid, we're delivering major projects that will help power the future of the UK, including grid connections, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, cable infrastructure and network reinforcement works.

We're looking for an Electrical Site Construction Supervisor to join our growing Major Projects team and support the successful delivery of high-value infrastructure projects across Scotland.

You will carry out the duties of an Electrical Site Construction Supervisor assisting and advising the Project Manager and Electrical Site Engineer in delivering /supervising electrical LV and HV works on our projects, Scotland and the North of England.

Project Specific Responsibilities

• Drawings & Specifications: Familiarise yourself and comply with the project drawings & specifications e.g. DNO, G81. Liaise with G2E designers as applicable.

• Supervise electrical works on site:

• Install of all types of commonly used wiring and wiring accessories. Electrical installations both LV and HV.
• Mechanical fitting and assembling works relevant to HV switchgear: Multicore cabling, tray work, conduit etc.
• The install of ancillary equipment: meters, instruments, relays and protection equipment.
• The install of below/above ground earthing for Substation compounds, containerised substations and other equipment on site.
• Above and below ground ducting, cabling.

• Inspection, testing &, commissioning electrical installation and equipment.

• Liaise, communicate effectively and timely with G2E colleagues, suppliers and sub-contractors as required. Provide updates to the PM on the works completed

• Manage G2E sub contractor/supplier processes and procedures, produce scope of works, liaise with our Commercial team, review T&Cs, and RAMS as required.

• Reporting: Provide information and site photographs to Project Managers so they can produce project weekly/monthly progress reports.

• QA: Carry out suitable Quality Assurance (QA) – carry out pre work checks and sign off completed works checking it's to specification and the drawings. Compile/collate test certificates, reports etc as required.

• Attend site progress meetings: design, procurement, client, NG, DNO, IDNO meetings (and any other project related meetings) as requested.

• Audits: Complete and/or contribute to team, site, NG, DNO, IDNO, HSEQ audits as required.

• HSEQ: Familiarise yourself with the CPP, F10 (If required) and suite of HSEQ documentation. In conjunction with the Site Manager and Project Manager you are responsible for site safety and security on your elements of the project. Assist and provide information to the HSEQ Manager in the production of and providing technical detail in RAMS, audits, accidents & near misses etc.

• As Builts: Gather information to assist in the production of 'As builts' to form the Health and Safety File.

• Maintain your competency by attending training courses, lectures, CPD etc approved or arranged by the business

What we are looking for:

• Strong Electrical technical background in LV&HV with the supporting qualifications
• Experience with installing electrical works up to 132kV.
• Knowledge of DNO G81, Sect 50, SAP and/or DNO authorisation's (LV & HV)
• Experience of civil construction methods and processes, e.g. ground works, drainage, earthing, concreting etc.