Site-Based Lead: Overhead Power Lines

OCU Group; Colden Common; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

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

This hands-on leadership role offers ownership of site activities, mentoring of delivery teams, and a key part in the successful delivery of major power projects.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising overhead line construction or electrical distribution activities.
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work and site safety requirements.
• Experience leading field-based teams and coordinating multiple work activities.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution/overhead line construction practices.
• Strong organizational, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage site issues and make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day overhead line construction activities on site.
• Brief teams on planned works and ensure safe procedures are followed.
• Monitor site performance for quality, programme and safety standards.
• Ensure teams have PPE, plant, tools, and equipment for safe work.
• Coordinate outages, earthing, and network requirements with stakeholders.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and safety observations.
• Review project documentation and risk assessments for accuracy.
• Coach and mentor operational teams to uphold high workmanship.
• Identify site issues and implement solutions to minimise disruption.
• Communicate project changes, risks and commercial events to teams and management.

Job description

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

This hands-on leadership role offers ownership of site activities, mentoring of delivery teams, and a key part in the successful delivery of major power projects.