Electrical Substation Site Supervisor
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Electrical Substation Site Supervisor
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring an Electrical Substation Site Supervisor for their in-house construction team. Based in various locations across the South of England (Swindon, Melksham, Andover, Slough, Oxford, Portsmouth, Petersfield, Aldershot, Basingstoke, New Forest, Poole, West London, Reading or Theale), this permanent full-time site-based role offers a salary of £49,004 - £57,728 plus benefits. Closing date: May 8 2026.
About the Role
You will play a vital part in delivering capital projects that involve replacing electrical assets ranging from 11kV to 132kV at substations across the South of England. We're looking for someone with experience leading site teams and actively overseeing site work to ensure high standards of health, safety, and quality are always met.
- Co-ordinate our work programme to ensure adequate resources are available and prepare Construction Phase Plans for our sites 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 tool box 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.
Requirements
- Experience working in operational electricity substation environments ranging from 11kV to 132kV.
- Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations, particularly in representing the Principal Contractor role.
- Proven experience supervising working parties within live electricity substation environments.
- Familiarity with health and safety regulations, including CDM and COSHH.
- Relevant formal qualifications such as IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS, EUSR, First Aid at Work, and a qualification in electrical engineering.
- Full current driving licence (essential, role requires regular travel).
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], part of the wider [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.
Benefits
- 34+ Days Holiday with the option to buy more
- 21 weeks full pay maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity package
- Flexible Working options
- Free, 24/7 Employee Counselling and wellbeing support
- Market leading pension with contributions starting at 6%
- Sharesave scheme
- Healthcare & Gym Discounts
- Interest-Free Tech / Travel Loans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Time back to volunteer
- Shopping, leisure, and restaurant discounts
- And much more…
How to Apply
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work. For reasonable adjustments, contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] / [contact hidden].