Overhead Lines Supervisor - Lead High-Voltage Field Team

Connect It Utilities Services; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect It Utilities Services is seeking an experienced Overhead Lines Supervisor to lead on our SSEN Distribution Network framework. The role focuses on safely delivering LV, 11kV and up to 33kV overhead line works with strong on-site leadership, planning and quality control.

You will review packs, permits and RAMS, coordinate teams, conduct briefings, monitor outages and ensure compliance with safety rules. A UK driving license and relevant SSEN authorisations are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in overhead line construction and maintenance on LV, 11kV and 33kV networks.
• Proven ability to supervise teams in high-risk electrical environments.
• Strong knowledge of SSEN Electrical Safety Rules, permits, switching, and safe systems of work.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and prioritise works to meet safety, quality and programme requirements.
• Experience carrying out site inspections, audits and safety observations.
• Clear, confident communicator with the ability to deliver briefings and technical instructions.
• Calm and decisive approach, particularly during outages, faults or abnormal conditions.

Responsibilities

• Organise, coordinate and supervise overhead line teams to ensure works are safely planned, correctly sequenced and efficiently delivered
• Review work packs, drawings, permits, RAMS and access arrangements to confirm readiness prior to work commencement
• Provide clear on-site leadership and technical direction during construction, maintenance and refurbishment activities
• Supervise service line works, generator connections and daily activities, ensuring compliance with SSEN technical standards and quality requirements
• Monitor live LV works and overhead line outages up to and including 33kV, ensuring authorisations and safety controls are followed
• Implement and enforce site-specific safe systems of work, leading briefings, toolbox talks and point-of-work discussions
• Carry out site inspections and safety observations, addressing hazards, unsafe acts or non-compliances immediately
• Oversee or safely coordinate switching, isolations and earthing activities in line with authorisations
• Ensure plant, tools, MEWPs, vehicles and equipment are suitable, inspected and used correctly
• Supervise, support and mentor overhead line operatives, promoting productivity, quality workmanship and professional standards
• Monitor site performance to ensure delivery aligns with programme, quality and SSEN framework expectations
• Act as the primary on-site interface between operational teams, management and SSEN representatives

Skills

Overhead line supervision

High-risk electrical environments

SSEN Electrical Safety Rules

Work planning & prioritisation

Site inspections & safety

Briefings & direction

Communication skills

Calm under outages

Education

SSEN authorisation for LV overhead line construction

Pole Top Rescue

NRSWA accreditation

EUSR / SHEA Power

MEWP tickets (NPORS or equivalent)

First Aid at Work

Manual Handling & Chainsaw

Driving licence & towing

Job description

Connect It Utilities Services is seeking an experienced Overhead Lines Supervisor to lead on our SSEN Distribution Network framework. The role focuses on safely delivering LV, 11kV and up to 33kV overhead line works with strong on-site leadership, planning and quality control.

You will review packs, permits and RAMS, coordinate teams, conduct briefings, monitor outages and ensure compliance with safety rules. A UK driving license and relevant SSEN authorisations are essential.