Site Supervisor
About the Role
Base Location: Flexible Scotland, however, our preference is that you will be based from one of our key Scotland sites such as Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.
Starting assignment requirement is to stay in the Argyll area and attend site at Crossaig substation five days per week.
Salary: £41,583 - £48,296 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Site Based Role
What is the Role?
SSEN Transmission has an opportunity for a Site Supervisor (preferably electrical background), experienced in the principles of construction and preferably with experience of working on transmission substations. This role will be based at Crossaig (Argyll) Scotland, where we are constructing a new 275kV Crossaig North substation.The project is part of SSEN Transmission's Argyll Reinforcement Scheme and is key to our plans to deliver a Network for Net Zero.
The role requires a full current driving licence due to the requirement to travel to and be on site.
The key duties & responsibilities will be:
- Representing the SSEN Transmission business on-site and being the key and potentially sole site-based point of contact.
- Monitoring and recording of key deliverables including earthworks, civils construction, building construction, air-insulated switchgear installation, transformer installation, earthing, building supplies, gas-insulated switchgear and busbar installation and commissioning activities.
- Ensuring 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.
- Working 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.
- Acting as a leader on site and champion for a positive safety culture. Ensuring site activities comply with planning consents and SHE legislation, and routine reports and KPIs are submitted to the Project Manager.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Experience in site supervision within construction or utilities, ideally within a High Voltage electricity construction environment. Experience in construction access works would also be beneficial.
- An understanding of project planning and in particular tracking progress against agreed plans, along with a working knowledge of quality requirements, monitoring inspection and test plans.
- Working knowledge of safety and CDM regulations within a construction or engineering industry.
- Good written and oral communication skills, including the capability of representing the project internally and externally.
- Computer literate or familiarity with computer systems and ideally with the ability to use common software such as Microsoft Office packages.
About our Business
At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve.But that's not all - we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE.Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Shirley-Anne on 01738 351976.
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.