Site Supervisor

Base Location: Glasgow, Inverness, Perth or Aberdeen. This is a site-based role and you will be required on site 5 days a week at Dunoon or Contractor site offices at Dumbarton whilst project mobilises.

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

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Site Based

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, ensuring strict adherence to the highest health, safety, environmental and quality standards, to the join the Delivery team on the Dunoon 132kV OHL project.

You will

• Act as a key point of contact on-site, working collaboratively with suppliers to ensure all works are delivered in line with SSEN policies, procedures, and shared project goals. A key element of this will be measuring completed works against the works information for payment purposes and management of compensation events.

- Ensure the project is executed in accordance with relevant requirements, particularly relating to statutory and legal obligations, health - and safety, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, quality & technical compliance, personnel and industrial relations.

• Work closely with the appointed contractor(s) and the Operations team to ensure the works are delivered to the project programme, in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

• Lead by example on-site and help foster a supportive, safety-first culture where everyone feels empowered and informed. Ensure site activities comply with planning consents and SHE legislation, and routine reports and KPIs are submitted to the Project Manager.

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

You have

• A solid understanding of engineering and construction practices, including site safety and compliance with CDM regulations.

• Proven experience in site supervision or construction on complex infrastructure or utilities projects; experience in access works is an advantage.

• Knowledge of project planning, with experience in monitoring progress against plans and implementing inspection and test plans to ensure quality.

• Confidence using computer systems, particularly common software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to track site progress and issues, and effectively represent the project team internally and externally.

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'connor@sse.com / 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.

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