Job Description
Electrical Site Supervisor
* Location: Argyll, Scotland
* Contract : 6 Months
* Start date: ASAP / June 2026
* Rate: £390 per day, outside IR35
Turner Lovell are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor to support the delivery of a substation project in Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity to join a global renewable energy delivery partner, with a strong pipeline of UK based transmission and renewable energy projects.
The successful candidate will work on an SSE project involving a substation within 132kV-400kV voltage levels. The Electrical Site Supervisor will oversee day-to-day site activities during the construction, installation, and commissioning phases, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements.
Duties:
* Supervise electrical installation works on SSE substation projects
* Manage and coordinate subcontractors, electrical teams, and site personnel
* Ensure all site activities are carried out in accordance with health & safety procedures and SSE standards
* Oversee installation of GIS equipment, switchgear, HV cables, protection & control systems, and associated substation equipment
* Liaise with Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, and Commissioning teams
* Monitor site progress, quality, and productivity against programme milestones
* Ensure accurate reporting, documentation, and daily site records are maintained
* Complete and manage ICR documentation as required throughout the project lifecycle
* Read and interpret construction drawings including red line / green line mark ups
* Support delivery of construction and commissioning activities to programme deadlines
Requirements:
* Previous experience working as an Electrical Site Supervisor on SSE substation projects (CAT 3) highly desirable
* Strong GIS/AIS substation experience across 132kV-400kV projects
* Ability to read and interpret electrical and construction drawings including reds/greens
* Previous experience completing ICRs
* Valid CSCS, SSSTS & First Aid qualification
* SSE C3 authorisations highly desirable
* Gold Card or equivalent qualification preferred
* Ability to coordinate teams and communicate effectively across site operations
* Experience working within live HV substation environments in the UK
This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term project with a leading engineering organisation operating across the UK transmission sector. For more information or to apply, please contact Marcus Horne at Turner Lovell.
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