Substation Site Supervisor: Lead 11-132kV Upgrades

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Oxford; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing benefits (online GP, 24/7 상담

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to join the in-house construction team on permanent, site-based work across substations from 11kV to 132kV in the South of England.

The role requires leadership of site teams, strong CDM and health & safety knowledge, and the ability to oversee live substations while coordinating resources and maintaining high safety, quality and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Experience working in operational electricity substation environments ranging from 11kV to 132kV.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations, particularly in representing the Principal Contractor role.
• Proven experience supervising working parties within live electricity substation environments.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations, including CDM and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate our work programme to ensure adequate resources are available and prepare Construction Phase Plans for our sites per the CDM requirements.
• Supervise site works, set staff to work and act as the main site contact.
• Review contractor and sub-contractor RAMS as necessary.
• Ensure our staff, contractors and sub-contractors are fully inducted on site, carry out tool box talks, and receive safety documents as necessary.
• Order minor materials for projects as and when required, including tracking orders and invoices and processing quotations from numerous suppliers, whilst ensuring our sites have adequate welfare provisions available and plan and order welfare as required.

Job description

SSE is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to join the in-house construction team on permanent, site-based work across substations from 11kV to 132kV in the South of England.

The role requires leadership of site teams, strong CDM and health & safety knowledge, and the ability to oversee live substations while coordinating resources and maintaining high safety, quality and regulatory standards.