Electrical Substation Site Supervisor

Job Title

Electrical Substation Site Supervisor at Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks

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

£43,704 - £51,484 depending on skills and experience

Permanent | Full Time | Site based

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 the 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 required, including tracking orders and invoices and processing quotations from numerous suppliers, while 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, a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme, and generous family entitlements such as maternity, adoption pay and paternity leave.

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