Site Supervisor

Site Supervisor (Electrical Civils & OHL)

Location: Across ScottishPower sites in Scotland (travel required within the Central Belt & South of Scotland)
Salary: Up to 50000. Overtime opportunities over 37 hours (subject to project requirements) (Saturday x1.5 hrs Sunday x2 hrs). Business miles paid at 0.45/m 10000 miles 0.25/m above 10000 miles
Contract: Permanent Full-Time
Working Hours: 37 hours per week (flexibility required)
Closing Date: 31st March 2026

Help Us Create a Better Future Quicker!

At ScottishPower our people are the driving force behind everything we achieve. Their energy expertise and ambition power our success and were looking for individuals who share that passion to help shape the future of our Transmission business within SP Energy Networks.

With major investment underway and some of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in our history our Transmission teams are delivering essential upgrades that will transform how electricity is moved across Central Scotland. From largescale overhead line developments to futurefocused network expansion the work youll be involved in will play a vital role in enabling a cleaner greener energy system

We are seeking highly skilled Site Supervisors across the following disciplines

• Electrical (x2)
• Civils (x2)
• Overhead Line (x1)

You will support the delivery of major Transmission Strategic Projects works across Scotland ensuring construction activities on substations civil works underground cable routes and overhead lines are delivered safely to programme and to the highest technical and quality standards

As the on-site representative for the business you will interface daily with contractors engineering teams and operational stakeholdersdriving safe execution compliance and successful project outcomes.

What youll be doing

Site Supervision & Delivery

• Oversee daily site activities across Electrical Civil and OHL disciplines
• Ensure compliance with contracts drawings specifications and programme
• Monitor contractor performance progress and completed works for commercial assessments
• Support adherence to CDM 2015 statutory duties and transmission safety rules

Safety & Compliance

• Champion and embed a proactive site safety culture
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Scottish Power Processes & Procedures
  • Health & Safety at Work Act
  • CDM Regulations 2015
  • GS6 & HSG47
  • Temporary Works procedures
  • Transmission safety documentation & permit systems
• Support briefings toolbox talks audits and safety checks

Technical & Quality Oversight

• Interpret Valid for Construction drawings specs and method statements
• Implement and manage ITPs witness points and hold points
• Identify and close out defects and non-conformances
• Provide technical input during constructability reviews

Planning & Reporting

• Track and report progress risks and issues
• Maintain accurate daily site records NCR logs and photo evidence
• Coordinate outages switching windows and critical path activities

Stakeholder & Interface Management

• Act as the on-site representative for Project and Construction Teams
• Engage effectively with contractors landowners communities and environmental bodies
• Ensure works comply with environmental licences and ecological requirements

What You Will Bring

• A strong foundation in engineering and construction practices with a clear understanding of site safety standards and full compliance with CDM 2015 regulations and duty holder responsibilities.
• Proven experience in site supervision or construction on complex infrastructure or utilities projects.
• Solid project planning capability including tracking progress against programme milestones applying structured inspection and test plans (ITPs) and maintaining high standards of quality assurance and environmental compliance.
• Transferable experience from street works highways utilities or LV installations with familiarity in GS6 HSG47 Temporary Works and the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA).
• Ability to interpret and work confidently from Valid for Construction drawings technical specifications and the full suite of inspection and testing regimes associated with the works.
• Strong digital competency including the effective use of Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook) for planning reporting and documentation along with collaborative tools such as Microsoft Teams for digital communication and coordination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills enabling you to track site progress articulate issues clearly and professionally represent the project team to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Highly developed negotiation influencing and planning skills supporting effective decision making contractor management and stakeholder engagement throughout project delivery.

Desirable Experience

• Substation civil or electrical construction
• OHL tower foundations erection stringing or refurbishment
• Underground cable ducting HDD joint bays or cable installation
• Environmental compliance on large projects
• Temporary Works coordination or awareness
• Transmission operational safety and permit experience

Whats in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually you can also enjoy several other benefits. With our pension scheme well double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At Scottish Power we believe its the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your familys wellbeing save for your future and take personal steps for climate action our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world today and tomorrow.

Thats why our benefits include:

36 days annual leave
Business mileage claimed at 0.45/mile upto 10000 miles 0.25 thereafter.
Holiday purchase perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
Payroll giving and charity matched funding
Technology Vouchers save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
Count us in pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
Electric Vehicle Schemes to help you transition to green/clean driving
Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
Options to purchase dental insurance private medical insurance health cash plan and annual health assessments
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Access to nudge financial wellbeing support
Plus shopping leisure restaurant and gym discounts and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
CIOB Chartership programmes available.

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group one of the worlds largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. Its a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotlands ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And were taking it very seriously.

Were investingover 5.5 billion into our transmission network directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals in a global organisation.

Inclusion diversity and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values they bring us together into a stronger more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours so whatever your background youll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities long term conditions mental health conditions or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support please reach out to.

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

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