Mechanical Supervisors

DCS Recruitment; England; Remote; GBP 94,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Recruitment is seeking Mechanical Supervisors for live roles across UK substation and power infrastructure projects. You will lead site teams, coordinate activities, and ensure work meets QEHS standards on major high-voltage projects.

Roles require civils/foreman background, relevant mechanical qualifications, and certification set including SSSTS/SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid. Contracts outside IR35, with various regional uplifts.

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained / NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering with 1+ yrs supervisor exp or industry training with 2+ yrs on ESI, Substation, Power Gen, or Oil & Gas sites.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead small site teams and work fronts on behalf of the Site Manager.
• Ensure site works are executed to Time, Quality, and QEHS standards.
• Forward-plan upcoming work fronts to ensure required engineering information, plant, materials, and labour are in place.
• Capture and record any site delays or scope disruptions.
• Monitor and enforce site safety, environmental, and quality compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Site coordination

Safety awareness

QEHS standards

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Apprentice-trained or equivalent

Job description

Mechanical Supervisors – Substation & Power Infrastructure Projects

• Location: Multiple UK Sites – Immediate Live Roles in Scottish Highlands & East of England
• Positions: Contract Roles Available
• Rate Range: £39.00 – £52.56 per hour (LTD / Umbrella – dependent on-site location uplift, distance tier, and shift rate)
• Working Pattern: Standard 50-hour weeks (10 hours per day, Monday-Friday) with weekend overtime opportunities
• Contract Status: Outside IR35

The Opportunity

DCS Engineering is recruiting experienced Mechanical Supervisors to lead and coordinate site teams across major high-voltage transmission, substation, and power infrastructure projects across the UK.

IMMEDIATE LIVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Scottish Highlands Region: 2x Mechanical Supervisors needed with a strong Civils / Subcontractor Supervision background or General Foreman experience (~6-month contracts).
• East of England Region: 1x Primary Mechanical Supervisor needed with proven Substation or Converter Station experience (~9.5-month contract).

We are also hiring for upcoming major infrastructure projects starting across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead small teams and work fronts on behalf of the Site Manager.
• Ensure site works are executed to Time, Quality, and QEHS standards.
• Forward-plan upcoming work fronts to ensure required engineering information, plant, materials, and labour are in place.
• Capture and record any site delays or scope disruptions.
• Monitor and enforce site safety, environmental, and quality compliance.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Background & Qualifications:

• Education / Experience: Apprentice-trained / NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (with 1+ yrs supervisor exp) OR industry-recognised training (with 2+ yrs exp on ESI, Substation, Power Gen, or Oil & Gas sites).
• Civils / General Foreman background highly desirable for Highland projects.

Core Safety & Management Certifications:

• SSSTS or SMSTS
• CSCS Card / CCNSG Safety Passport
• 3-Day First Aid
• Temporary Works Supervisor
• HSG 47 (Avoiding Danger from Underground Services)
• Plant Tickets: IPAF, MEWP, Roto 360
• Core HSE: Manual Handling, Working at Height, Fire Safety Awareness

High-Demand Client / Network Authorisations:

• SSE Authorisation Cat 3, Scottish Power, or National Grid Person (BESC)
• National Grid Competent Person (NSI6 / NSI8)

Rates & Pay Structure (Outside IR35)

Pay rates are structured based on distance tiers and site-specific location uplifts:

• Standard Base Rates (Outside 50 Miles):
  • First 37 Hours: £39.00 / hr
  • Overtime (After 37 hrs / First 4 Sat hrs): £41.34 / hr
  • Weekend / Bank Holiday: £45.06 / hr
• Enhanced Site Rates (With Location Spot Rate Uplifts):
  • Elevated pay rates scaling up to £52.56 / hr on select sites with spot uplifts.

INDENG

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