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Base Location: This is a site‑based role; you will be required on site 5 days in Caithness or Peterhead.
Salary: £43,704 – £51,484 + benefits.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Site Based.
The role
SSEN Offshore Transmission Team is looking for a motivated and proactive Site Supervisor to support the delivery of the Spittal to Peterhead HVDC Cable Link. This is an exciting opportunity for a Site Supervisor experienced in the principles of construction and commissioning of major underground cabling work, ensuring strict adherence to the highest health, safety, environmental and quality standards, to join the Delivery team.
You will
* Represent the SSEN Transmission business on‑site as a key site‑based point of contact; ensure suppliers carry out works in accordance with contractual requirements and SSEN policies and procedures; measure completed works against the works information for payment purposes and manage compensation events.
* Ensure the project is executed in accordance with relevant requirements, particularly 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, safely and responsibly.
* Act as a leader on site and champion a positive safety culture; ensure site activities comply with planning consents and SHE legislation; routine reports and KPIs are submitted to the Project Manager.
Will be required to be onsite 5 days a week.
You have
* A solid understanding of engineering and construction practices, including site safety and compliance with CDM regulations.
* Proven experience in site supervision or construction on complex infrastructure/utilities projects; underground cabling experience is an advantage.
* Knowledge of project planning, monitoring progress against plans and implementing inspection and test plans to ensure quality.
* Confidence using computer systems, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
* Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to track site progress and issues and represent project team internally and externally.
Full current driving licence is essential.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net‑zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. SSE’s transmission network across the north of Scotland is key to transporting energy safely and reliably, upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, home‑grown energy and building a network for net‑zero to create secure power for generations to come.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
* Discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships; wellbeing benefits such as 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.
* Generous family entitlements including maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need. Please contact stephanie.murphy@sse.com or call 01738 342963 to discuss adjustments required.
We're dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from under‑represented groups.
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Start your online application using the "Apply Now" box on this page. We only accept online applications. We’ll notify you after the closing date. If offered a role, you’ll need to complete criminality and credit checks.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Utilities, Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing
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