Site Supervisor

SSEN Transmission; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is hiring a Site Supervisor to oversee construction projects in the north of Scotland. The role requires significant experience in engineering, particularly in supervising major works related to transmission overhead lines and substations. The successful candidate will represent the company on-site and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including accommodation support.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits

Private Healthcare Discounts

Wellbeing Benefits

Interest-free Loans

Generous Family Entitlements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in site supervision or construction.
• Understanding of project planning and progress tracking.
• Familiarity with safety and construction regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction projects ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
• Measure completed works for payment and manage compensation events.
• Adhere to safety systems and represent the SSE Safety culture.

Skills

Project Planning

Site Supervision

Communication

Construction Knowledge

CDM Regulations Knowledge

Education

Engineering Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Base Location: Perth, Aberdeen, Fort Augustus, Skye or Inverness.

Salary: £43,704 - £51,484 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | On site presence required 5 days a week in Skye

The role

SSEN Transmission has an opportunity for a Site Supervisor experienced in the principles of construction and commissioning of major transmission overhead line works, substations, and/or underground cables. The role is initially delivering the Skye 132kV Reinforcement Project.

You will

• Represent the business during the construction phase of projects ensuring the suppliers carry out works in accordance with contractual requirements and SSEN policies and procedures. A key element of this will be measuring completed works against the works information for payment purposes and management of compensation events.
• Adhere to SSEN Safety Management Systems, best practice and the SSE Large Capital Projects Governance processes for all projects.
• Represent the business accordingly and at all times convey the SSE Safety culture.
• Typically become involved with a project in advance of Gate 3 of the LCP process.
  
  

The Site Supervisor will be required to be onsite 5 days a week. Accommodation and subsistence costs provided.

You have

• A working engineering and construction knowledge including the safety and CDM regulations.
• Experience in site supervision or construction at duty holder level of similarly complex works in construction or utilities. Experience in construction access works would also be beneficial.
• An understanding of project planning and in particular tracking progress against agreed plans along with working knowledge of quality requirements and experience in monitoring inspection and test plans.
• Familiarity with computer systems and ideally with the ability to use common software such as Microsoft Office packages.
• Good written and oral communication skills, including the capability of representing the project internally and externally.
  
  

The role requires a full current driving licence due to the requirement to travel to and be on site.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Shirley on shirley-anne.o'[e-mail] / 01738 351976 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

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