Site Supervisor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 2026.
Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations - Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Wick. The role is located at the Banniskirk Hub in Caithness, accommodation can be provided if required during working periods.
Salary: £36,200 - £54,400 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | On site presence required 5 days a week with the potential of a rotational working pattern.
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 Banniskirk 400kV and Spittal Substation extension projects.
You will
- Represent the SSEN Transmission business on-site as a key site-based point of contact, ensuring the suppliers carry out works in accordance with contractual requirements and SSEN policies and procedures. 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.
- Act 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.
- Be a consistent and supportive presence on site, working with colleagues, contractors and community partners to ensure the project progresses smoothly
You have
- A solid engineering and construction knowledge including the safety and CDM regulations and a desire to apply them in a considerate and practical way.
- Experience in site supervision or construction at duty holder level of similarly complex works in construction or utilities. Experience in construction access works would also be beneficial.
- An understanding of project planning and in particular tracking progress against agreed plans along with working knowledge of quality requirements and experience in monitoring inspection and test plans.
- Confidence working with project plans, monitoring progress and quality, and helping teams stay aligned with agreed goals and inspection standards.
- Computer literate or familiarity with computer systems and ideally with the ability to use common software such as Microsoft Office packages.
- Good written and oral communication skills, including the capability of representing the project internally and externally.
Please note, a full current driving licence is essential due to the requirement to travel to and be on site.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
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-anne.o'[email protected] / 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.
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