Overhead Lines Supervisor

OCU Group; Shinfield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU Group is seeking an experienced Overhead Lines Supervisor to lead on-site overhead line construction activities across major UK power projects. You will mentor delivery teams, ensure safe work practices, and drive high-quality delivery to deadlines.

The role requires strong safety leadership, coordination with engineers and operations, and a proven track record in the utilities sector. A full UK driving licence is essential, with opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of safe systems of work, risk assessments, and site safety requirements.
• Experience leading field-based teams and coordinating multiple work activities.
• Good understanding of electrical distribution or overhead line construction practices.
• Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage site issues and make decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day overhead line construction activities on site.
• Brief teams on planned works, ensuring safety and adherence to procedures.
• Monitor site performance for quality, programme, and safety standards.
• Ensure teams have PPE, plant, tools and equipment to work safely.
• Liaise with Senior Authorised Persons and stakeholders to coordinate outages and network needs.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and safety observations.
• Review project documentation, risk assessments and records for accuracy and compliance.
• Coach and mentor operational teams to promote best practice and high standards.
• Identify site issues and implement solutions to minimise disruption and keep progress.
• Communicate project changes, risks and commercial events to teams and management.

Skills

Overhead Lines supervision

Education

NRSWA certification

IOSH certification

Tools

SAP systems

Outage planning

Workforce management systems

Digital reporting tools

Project management software

Job description

Overhead Lines Supervisor

Department: Regulated Power

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Shinfield

Reporting To: James Sibley

Description

Location: Shinfield | Contract Type: Permanent | Working Pattern: Full-Time | Site Based | Regular Travel

Pay / Benefits: Remuneration for this role is benchmarked competitively within our sector.

OCU is delivering critical overhead line infrastructure projects that support the growth and resilience of the UK's electricity network. As an OHL Supervisor, you'll provide frontline leadership across site operations, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced overhead line professional looking to take ownership of site activities, mentor delivery teams, and play a key role in the successful delivery of major power infrastructure projects. If you thrive in a hands-on leadership role and are passionate about safe and effective project delivery, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day overhead line construction activities on site.
• Brief teams on planned works, ensuring all activities are carried out safely and in accordance with approved procedures.
• Monitor site performance to ensure work is completed to the required quality, programme, and safety standards.
• Ensure teams have the correct PPE, plant, tools, and equipment to undertake their work safely.
• Liaise with Senior Authorised Persons and operational stakeholders to coordinate outages, earthing, and network requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement.
• Review project documentation, risk assessments, and completed records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support, coach, and mentor operational teams, promoting best practice and high standards of workmanship.
• Identify site issues and implement solutions to minimise disruption and maintain project progress.
• Communicate project changes, risks, and commercial events to project teams and management as required.

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience supervising overhead line construction or electrical distribution activities within the utilities or power sector.
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work, risk assessments, and site safety requirements.
• Experience leading field-based teams and coordinating multiple work activities.
• Good understanding of electrical distribution or overhead line construction practices.
• Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to effectively manage site issues and make decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Experience working within DNO, ICP, or electrical distribution network environments.
• Bonus if you hold NRSWA, IOSH, or other relevant utility sector qualifications.
• It would be great if you have knowledge of NERS requirements and utility industry compliance frameworks.
• It would be great if you've worked closely with SAPs and outage planning processes.
• Experience using workforce management systems, digital reporting tools, or project management software would be advantageous.

What We Offer

At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us.

Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace.

As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long-term career within OCU Group.

Our vacancies are typically advertised for two weeks; however, we reserve the right to close applications early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable candidates. We therefore encourage early applications.