On‑Site Supervisor: Underground Cable & HVDC Project

SSEN Transmission; Wick; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym membership discounts

Free online GP

24/7 counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity/adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSEN Transmission, Base Location Caithness, is seeking a Site Supervisor to support the Spittal to Peterhead HVDC Cable Link on-site. The role focuses on safe, compliant delivery of underground cabling works with strict health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

You will represent SSEN on site, drive progress to programme, manage compensation events and monitor KPIs. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of engineering and construction practices, including CDM regulations.
• Proven site supervision experience on complex infrastructure or utilities projects.
• Proficiency in project planning and monitoring against plans.

Responsibilities

• Represent on-site as a key point of contact; ensure works meet contractual requirements and SSEN policies.
• Ensure project is delivered in line with statutory obligations, health and safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with contractor(s) and Operations to meet the programme safely and environmentally.
• Lead on site, promote a positive safety culture and report KPIs to the Project Manager.

Skills

Site supervision

Construction practices

CDM regulations

Project planning

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SSEN Transmission, Base Location Caithness, is seeking a Site Supervisor to support the Spittal to Peterhead HVDC Cable Link on-site. The role focuses on safe, compliant delivery of underground cabling works with strict health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

You will represent SSEN on site, drive progress to programme, manage compensation events and monitor KPIs. A full UK driving licence is essential.