Electrical Site Supervisor

Engineering
Argyllshire
June 12, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

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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