Electrical Substation Site Supervisor

Electrical Substation Site Supervisor

Base Location
:
Swindon, Melksham, Andover, Slough, Oxford, Portsmouth, Petersfield, Aldershot, Basingstoke, New Forest, Poole, West London, Reading or Theale

Salary
: £50,964 - £60,899 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern
:
Permanent | Full Time | Site based

Join Our Team as a Site Supervisor!

We’re seeking an experienced and motivated Site Supervisor to become a key member of our in‑house construction team.

In this role, you'll play a vital part in delivering capital projects that involve replacing electrical assets ranging from 11kV to 132kV at our substations across the South of England.

We're looking for someone with experience leading site teams and actively overseeing site work to ensure high standards of health, safety, and quality are always met.

• 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 toolbox 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.

• 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.
• Relevant formal qualifications such as IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS, EUSR, First Aid at Work, and a qualification in electrical engineering.

The role will require regular travel and a full current driving licence is essential.

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.

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive.