Site Supervisor

Ipsum; Livingston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Career development & progression with)

Group Personal Pension Plan

24/7 virtual GP and mental health

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club

Life assurance cover

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Paid volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking a Site Supervisor to manage overhead line resources on-site in Oban, Scotland. You will act as the link between operatives on the ground and the project management team, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and compliant with safety and client requirements.

The role requires hands-on leadership of construction activities, strong coordination with contractors, and a focus on regulatory compliance and quality control to deliver successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• At least three years in overhead line industry with supervisory experience.
• Hands-on experience managing teams and on-site operations.
• First Aid certification (St John Ambulance, Red Cross or equivalent).
• Overhead line experience within electricity distribution.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise OHL operatives to safety standards and maintain a safe working environment.
• Oversee OHL construction activities to meet specifications, timelines and quality.
• Track and report progress, flag delays or obstacles.
• Advise project manager on finish times and PSI process deployments.
• Notify project manager early if progress risks overruns after mitigations.

Skills

Team leadership

Site operations management

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Communication

Emergency First Aid

Education

City & Guilds 2339

NVQ/ONC Electrical Engineering

SSSTS or IOSH

Tools

OHL equipment

Plant and tool inspection

Job description

What’sin It For You…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum,you’renot just taking a job —you’restarting a career with real support behind it.

• Annual leave plus bank holidays


• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications


• 24/7 access to a virtual GP andMental health support & counselling services


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Discount club -supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more !


• Life assurance cover


• Long service recognition


• Enhanced Maternity Pay

Location:Oban, Scotland

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

What’sin It For You…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum,you’renot just taking a job —you’restarting a career with real support behind it.

• Annual leave plus bank holidays


• Optiontobuyup to 5additionalholidays


• Group Personal Pension Plan


• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications


• 24/7 access to a virtual GP andMental health support & counselling services


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Discount club -supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more !


• Life assurance cover


• Long service recognition


• Enhanced Maternity Pay


• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About The Role

As the Site Supervisor, you are responsible for directly managing overhead line resource. This includes overseeing daily operations on site, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and compliant to legislative and client requirements. You will act as the prime link between operatives working on-site and the project management team.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise Ipsum OHL operatives to the highest safety standards, ensuring safety regulations and procedures are adhered to and that a safe working environment is provided and maintained.


• Supervise OHL construction activities, ensuring they align with project specifications, timelines, and quality standards.


• Track and report progress of the construction project, highlighting any delays or obstacles.


• Take responsibility for advising the project manager of estimated finish time of permit works and assisting in the successful implementation of the client’s planned service interruption (PSI) procedure


• Advise the project manager, at the earliest opportunity, when progress is not going to plan and there is a risk or over-run after all mitigation measures are exhausted


• Serve as point of contact between project managers, contractors, and workers to ensure smooth project execution.


• Oversee the availability and condition of tools, materials, and equipment required for the site, ensuring proper use and maintenance


• Ensure day-to-day plant, vehicle and tool inspections are completed, recorded and actioned.

About You....

• At least three years working in the overhead line industry, with at least one year in a supervisory role.


• Hands-on experience in managing teams and site operations


• Emergency First Aid certification (St John Ambulance, British Red Cross or Ofqual Certified provider)


• City & Guilds 2339, NVQ or ONC in Electrical Engineering discipline desirable, overhead line experience within the electricity distribution industry, distribution network operator authorisation.


• SHEA Power


• Full driving licence


• SSSTS (or IOSH Managing Safely) as a minimum. Working towards SMSTS or NEBOSH General Certificate.


• Strong leadership and team management abilities.


• In-depth knowledge of construction methods, safety regulations, and DNO distribution safety rules (DSRs).


• In-depth knowledge of OHL plant, tool and equipment use and their maintenance and inspection requirements.


• Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills.

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