Job Title: Mechanical / Electrical Chargehand
Location: Scotland – Site Based (Substation & Energy Infrastructure Projects)
Contract Type: Contract
Start Date:
Rate / Salary: £35 + an hour – (rate increases + weekend work)
Turner Lovell is recruiting experienced Mechanical / Electrical Chargehands to support delivery across high-profile substation and power infrastructure project for a leading energy infrastructure contractor
This is a hands-on, site-based role for someone with strong mechanical and electrical installation experience, capable of supervising works, coordinating tasking, and ensuring safe, high-quality delivery on site.
The Role
As a Mechanical / Electrical Chargehand, you will work as part of the site leadership team, supporting mechanical and electrical installation activities while overseeing day-to-day task execution. You will play a key role in ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme, and in line with quality and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support mechanical and electrical installation activities on site
- Lead work parties and coordinate daily tasking under the direction of the Site Supervisor
- Complete task cards and associated site quality documentation
- Ensure compliance with site rules, RAMS, and QEHS procedures
- Maintain control of access to allocated work areas
- Proactively plan upcoming tasks, ensuring drawings, materials, and resources are available
- Identify and communicate potential delays or risks to the Site Supervisor
- Coordinate with other trades and contractors to ensure efficient and safe site operations
- Promote a strong safety culture and duty of care across all site activities
Experience Required
- Apprentice trained with NVQ Level 3 / C&G (or equivalent) plus site experience,
OR - Industry-recognised training with minimum 2 years’ experience in an ESI or similar environment (Power Generation, Utilities, Oil & Gas, or Heavy Construction)
- Proven experience in mechanical and electrical installation activities
- Experience working within live or regulated substation environments
- Confidence leading small teams and supervising site works
- Strong understanding of health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements
Qualifications & Certifications
Essential:
- CSCS or CCNSG Safety Passport
- SSSTS
- Manual Handling
- Working at Height
- Fire Safety Awareness
Desirable:
- Substation authorisations (e.g. BESC / Person)
- National Grid or DNO competencies (e.g. NSI6 / NSI8 – limited or full)
- SSEN/ SPEN Authorisations desired
Personal Attributes
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Proactive, safety-first mindset
- Organised with good attention to detail
- Able to build effective working relationships on site
- Confident problem solver with a positive attitude
- Flexible and comfortable working independently or as part of a team
A high-impact contract role offering competitive day rates and an excellent opportunity to play a key role on a large-scale UK energy project with a leading contractor.
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Marcus Horne
marcus.horne@turnerlovell.com