Works Control Supervisor

Nuclear Restoration Services; Thurso; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuclear Restoration Services is seeking a Works Control Supervisor to join the Site Services team at Dounreay. You will oversee safe execution of work activities, issue permits, and intervene to uphold safety standards and environmental compliance.

We expect hands-on site experience with safety management systems, strong planning and communication skills, and a proactive approach to risk assessment. The role offers development through ongoing training and exposure to high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• HNC in Science/Engineering/Business or equivalent qualification plus experience.
• Knowledge of works control, safety management systems, temporary works, and safe systems of work.
• Ability to communicate and influence, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with facility, maintenance and project teams to ensure work packs and permits are approved and ready for safe execution.
• Contribute to planning activities including work scoping, hazard identification, scheduling and risk mitigation.
• Monitor work in progress ensuring safety documentation and procedures are followed; apply STOP work when required.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support efficient project delivery while maintaining safety, quality and commercial awareness.

Skills

Safety management

Stakeholder communication

Risk assessment

Education

HNC in Science/Engineering/Business or equivalent qualification

Job description

A vacancy has arisen for a Works Control Supervisor to join the Site Services team at Dounreay. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring all planned work is delivered safely, efficiently and in full environmental compliance.

What You'll Be Doing

This is a highly responsible and visible position where you will oversee the safe execution of work activities, including issuing permits and intervening decisively where safety standards or resources fall short. We are seeking a proactive individual with strong site knowledge, ideally of Dounreay operations, who is eager to contribute to a high-performing team and continue developing through ongoing training and professional growth.

• Coordinate closely with facility, maintenance and project teams to ensure work packs and permits are fully approved, accurate and ready for safe execution
• Actively contribute to planning activities including work scoping, hazard identification, scheduling and risk mitigation to enable seamless delivery
• Monitor work in progress, ensuring strict compliance with safety documentation, procedures and standards, and apply STOP work principles when required
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support efficient project delivery while maintaining safety, quality and commercial awareness

What You'll Bring

You will bring solid site experience and a strong understanding of safety management systems, ideally supported by CITB training. With a collaborative and flexible mindset, you are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, balancing competing priorities while maintaining high standards. You possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to influence, challenge and support teams effectively, and you are committed to ongoing learning and professional development to meet the evolving demands of the role.

• HNC in Science/Engineering/Business or equivalent qualification plus experience
• Relevant site experience with an understanding of the works control process, safety management systems, temporary works, and safe systems of work
• Knowledge of working at height, excavations and confined spaces
• Effective communicator with the ability to build relationships and influence outcomes
• Resilient, adaptable and able to deliver high-quality work under pressure and to deadlines
• Post specific physical capability analysis assessment

We are looking to hold interviews week commencing 31 August 2026, however, please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline should we receive a high volume of applications.

If you require assistance at any point during the recruitment process contact [e-mail] at the appropriate time so we can make any necessary, reasonable adjustment.

Please note:

All successful candidates who do not already hold security clearance will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment/education history (typically covering the last 3-5 years) in line with NRS Baseline Security requirements. Some roles may also require full Security Clearance, which involves additional checks. For details, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) guidance.