Electrical Substation Site Supervisor

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Andover; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

SSE is seeking a Site Supervisor to join our in-house construction team across the South of England. You will lead capital projects at substations (11kV–132kV), coordinating work programmes and ensuring high standards of safety and quality on site.

You will review RAMS, induct staff, conduct toolbox talks, manage materials orders, and uphold welfare provisions while travelling between sites. A full driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising site teams in live electricity substations.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations (CDM/COSHH).
• Formal qualifications such as IOSH/NEBOSH/SMSTS/EUSR and electrical engineering qualification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work programme, ensure resources and CDP per CDM requirements.
• Supervise site works, set staff to work, act as main site contact.
• Review RAMS for contractors and sub-contractors.
• Induct staff, conduct toolbox talks, manage safety documents.

Skills

Site supervision

Health & safety leadership

CDM Regulations knowledge

Electrical substation experience

Education

IOSH

NEBOSH

SMSTS

EUSR

First Aid at Work

Electrical engineering qualification

Job description

Base Location

Swindon, Melksham, Andover, Slough, Oxford, Portsmouth, Petersfield, Aldershot, Basingstoke, New Forest, Poole, West London, Reading or Theale

Salary

£50,964 - £60,899 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern

Permanent | Full Time | Site based

Join Our Team as a Site Supervisor!

We’re seeking an experienced and motivated Site Supervisor to become a key member of our in-house construction team.

In this role, you’ll play a vital part in delivering capital projects that involve replacing electrical assets ranging from 11kV to 132kV at our substations across the South of England.

We’re looking for someone with experience leading site teams and actively overseeing site work to ensure high standards of health, safety, and quality are always met.

You will

• Co-ordinate our work programme to ensure adequate resources are available and prepare Construction Phase Plans for our sites per the CDM requirements.
• Supervise site works, set staff to work and act as the main site contact.
• Review contractor and sub-contractor RAMS as necessary.
• Ensure our staff, contractors and sub-contractors are fully inducted on site, carry out tool box talks, and receive safety documents as necessary.
• Order minor materials for projects as and when required, including tracking orders and invoices and processing quotations from numerous suppliers, whilst ensuring our sites have adequate welfare provisions available and plan and order welfare as required.

You have

• Experience working in operational electricity substation environments ranging from 11kV to 132kV.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations, particularly in representing the Principal Contractor role.
• Proven experience supervising working parties within live electricity substation environments.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations, including CDM and COSHH.
• Relevant formal qualifications such as IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS, EUSR, First Aid at Work, and a qualification in electrical engineering.

The role will require regular travel and a full current driving license is essential.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and technical specialists keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 344051 to discuss how we can support you.

We’re dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.