Electrical Site Supervisor - Substation

RTL Group Ltd; Ruislip; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

RTL Group Ltd. is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor for a West London substation project on a 24-month contract.

The role involves supervising daily site activities, coordinating electrical installation teams and managing safety, RAMS and site documentation throughout testing and commissioning phases. The ideal candidate has proven HV project supervision experience, a National Grid Competent Person certification, and a strong understanding of interface with civils works.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Supervisor on substation or HV projects.
• National Grid - Competent Person certification (essential)
• Experience overseeing installation through testing and commissioning.
• Knowledge of RAMS and health & safety documentation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day site activities on a substation project.
• Coordinate installation teams and subcontractors to plan and execute works.
• Monitor progress, report delays and issues against programme.
• Support installation, testing and commissioning stages.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, RAMS and site permits.
• Maintain site records and progress reports.
• Coordinate with commissioning engineers and project managers.
• Resolve site issues to ensure smooth delivery.
• Coordinate with civils teams to integrate civils works.

Skills

Substation supervision

Electrical installations

Project coordination

Safety procedures

RAMS compliance

Certifications

Education

Site supervision qualifications

Job description

Site Supervisor - Substation Projects

Location: West London

Contract Length: 24 months

Start Date: Immediate

Rate: DOE

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to join a substation project in West London on an initial 24-month contract.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in electrical installations on substation projects, with experience supervising site activities and coordinating installation teams through to testing and commissioning.

Candidates with additional civils experience and an understanding of the interface between civil engineering and electrical installation works will be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day site activities on a substation project.
• Oversee electrical installation works, ensuring activities are completed safely and in line with project specifications.
• Coordinate subcontractors, electrical installation teams and site personnel.
• Monitor progress against the construction programme and report any delays or issues.
• Support the project through installation, testing and commissioning stages.
• Coordinate with commissioning engineers, project managers and other site stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, RAMS, permits and site-specific requirements.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports and quality documentation.
• Identify and resolve site issues to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Coordinate electrical works with civils teams to ensure activities are delivered efficiently.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Supervisor on substation or similar high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects.
• National Grid - Competent Person certification (essential)
• Strong background in electrical installations within substations.
• Experience overseeing installation works through to testing and commissioning.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures and site documentation.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing site teams.
• Civils or groundworks management experience would be beneficial.
• Relevant site supervision qualifications and electrical safety training.

Contract Details

• 24 months of work available.
• Immediate start.
• Project based in West London.
• Competitive rates, dependent on experience.