Electrical Site Supervisor

Electrical Site Supervisor

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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. xwzovoh For more information or to apply, please contact Marcus Horne at Turner Lovell.