About the Role

Base Location: Reading, Slough, Southampton, Portsmouth, Aldershot, Andover, Basingstoke, Farnham, Newbury, Oxford, Petersfield, Thatcham, Melksham, New Forest, Poole, Salisbury, Swindon or Yeovil

Salary: £41,583 - £48,296 depending on skills and experience + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Onsite

We are looking for a Substation Construction Site Supervisor to join our team in the South of England.

As a Site Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in our in-house construction team.

Your responsibilities will include delivering capital projects and replacing Electrical Assets ranging from 11kV to 132kV in substations across the south.

Join us in this exciting opportunity to contribute to essential projects in the energy sector.

Other roles & responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Co-ordinate our work programme to ensure adequate resources are available and prepare Construction Phase Plans for our sites as per the CDM requirements.

- Supervise site works, set staff to work and act as the main site contact.

- Review contractor and sub-contractor RAMS as necessary.

- Ensure our staff, contractors and sub-contractors are fully inducted on site, carry out toolbox talks, and receive safety documents as necessary.

- Order minor materials for projects as and when required, including tracking orders and invoices and processing quotations from numerous suppliers, whilst ensuring our sites have adequate welfare provisions available and plan and order welfare as required.

What do I need?

Experience working in operational electricity substation environments from 11kV - 132kV and a good working knowledge of the Construction and Design Management (CDM) Regulations especially in representing the Principal Contractor.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Formal qualifications such as IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS, first aid at work, EUSR.

- Experience of supervising a working party in a live electricity substation environment.

- Knowledge and experience in CDM and COSHH Regulations.

- Formal qualification in electrical engineering.

- Experience in co-ordinating site teams and proactively supervising site works to ensure excellent standards in Health, Safety and Quality.

Regular travel is required and as a result we can only accept applications from candidates that hold a current driving licence.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so teamwork will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger – an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Kim on kim.annink@sse.com / 01738 344051.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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