Substation Installation Supervisor

EHV Structures Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Long-term work

Major UK transmission projects

Training and development opportunities

Clear progression into management

Job summary

EHV Structures is seeking an experienced Substation Installation Supervisor to lead site teams delivering electrical infrastructure projects across the UK.

The role covers supervising multi-skilled installation activities including earthing, steel and aluminium structure installation, primary plant, busbar, and lifting operations. Travel across the UK is required.

Qualifications

• CSCS is normally required.
• SSSTS or SMSTS supervisory qualifications.
• Slinger and Signaller competency.
• Lift Supervisor qualification.
• IPAF 3a and 3b certification.
• First Aid certification.
• National Grid or DNO competencies desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise site teams and coordinate daily installation activities.
• Plan and allocate labour, plant and resources.
• Oversee earthing, steelwork, primary plant and busbar installation.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and approved methods.
• Coordinate lifting operations and ensure competencies are in place.
• Brief and implement RAMS, lift plans, permits and site procedures.
• Monitor safety, quality, productivity and programme.
• Carry out inspections and ensure installation standards are maintained.
• Liaise with Construction Managers, engineers, clients and other site teams.
• Identify and resolve site issues before they impact delivery.
• Maintain accurate site records and report progress.
• Lead by example and promote a strong safety culture.
• Travel and work away from home across the UK.

Skills

Substation construction

Structure erection

Earthing installation

Primary plant installation

Busbar installation

AIS/BESS projects

DNO/National Grid sites

Operational electrical environments

Lifting & installation supervision

Tools

CSCS

SSSTS/SMSTS

Slinger & Signaller

Lift Supervisor

Telehandler (Suspended Loads)

IPAF 3a/3b

First Aid

Job description

Substation Installation Supervisor

Location: Various UK Sites
Employment Type: Full Time

The Role

EHV Structures is growing and we are looking for an experienced Substation Installation Supervisor to lead site teams delivering electrical infrastructure projects across the UK.

You will supervise multi skilled installation activities including:

• Below ground and above ground earthing
• Steel and aluminium structure installation
• Mechanical installation of primary plant
• Busbar, conductor and clamp installation
• Lifting, positioning and assembly of equipment
• Projects include AIS substations, BESS facilities and major transmission and distribution infrastructure, including DNO and National Grid sites.

We are looking for someone with strong substation installation experience who can lead a team, maintain high standards and ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise site teams and coordinate daily installation activities
• Plan and allocate labour, plant and resources
• Oversee earthing, steelwork, primary plant and busbar installation
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and approved methods
• Coordinate lifting operations and ensure appropriate competencies are in place
• Brief and implement RAMS, lift plans, permits and site procedures
• Monitor safety, quality, productivity and programme
• Carry out inspections and ensure installation standards are maintained
• Liaise with Construction Managers, engineers, clients and other site teams
• Identify and resolve site issues before they impact delivery
• Maintain accurate site records and report progress
• Lead by example and promote a strong safety culture
• Travel and work away from home across the UK

Experience and Competencies

We are looking for experience in one or more of the following:

• Substation construction and installation
• Steel or aluminium structure erection
• Earthing installation
• Primary plant installation
• Busbar installation
• AIS or BESS projects
• DNO or National Grid sites
• Operational electrical environments
• Supervising lifting and installation activities

CSCS is normally required.

Relevant supervisory, lifting and plant competencies are highly desirable, including:

• SSSTS or SMSTS
• Slinger and Signaller
• Lift Supervisor
• Telehandler with Suspended Loads
• IPAF 3a and 3b
• First Aid
• National Grid or DNO competencies

Additional training can be provided where required.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay
• Full time, long term work
• Major UK transmission and distribution projects
• Varied and technically challenging installation work
• Training and development opportunities
• Additional plant, lifting, DNO and National Grid training
• Clear progression into Construction Management and senior leadership roles
• The opportunity to lead experienced multi skilled EHV installation teams

Join EHV Structures

If you have strong substation installation experience, the leadership skills to manage a site team and the drive to deliver safely and efficiently, we want to hear from you.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and has the opportunity to thrive.