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. Marcus.horne@turnerlovell.com