Site Supervisor

Base Location:  This is a site-based role, and you will be required on site 5 days per week. The project is based on Skye. 

Salary: £43,704 - £51,484 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | On Site presence required 5 days a week in Skye

The role

SSEN Transmission has an exciting opportunity for a Site Supervisor who brings a thoughtful, collaborative approach to the construction and commissioning of major transmission underground cabling projects. You’ll play an important part in delivering the Skye 132kV Reinforcement Project and helping us create a safe, reliable network for the communities we serve.

You will

• Build strong working relationships on site as you represent the business throughout the construction phase, ensuring suppliers deliver work safely, responsibly and in line with contractual requirements and SSEN policies.
• Support a positive working environment by modelling SSEN Safety Management Systems and contributing to a culture where people feel safe and empowered to speak up.
• Help maintain our commitment to high standards by carefully reviewing completed works for payment and supporting the fair and clear management of compensation events.
• Contribute your insights early in the lifecycle of projects, typically becoming involved before Gate 3 of the LCP process.
• Be a consistent and supportive presence on site, working with colleagues, contractors and community partners to ensure the project progresses smoothly.

The Site Supervisor will be required to be onsite 5 days a week. Accommodation and subsistence costs provided.

You have

• A solid understanding of engineering and construction principles, along with familiarity with safety and CDM regulations, and a desire to apply them in a considerate and practical way.
• Experience in site supervision or construction at duty‑holder level within complex utility or infrastructure environments. Knowledge of construction access works would be an added advantage.
• Confidence working with project plans, monitoring progress and quality, and helping teams stay aligned with agreed goals and inspection standards.
• Comfort using digital tools such as Microsoft Office and an openness to learning new systems that support effective project delivery.
• Clear and collaborative communication skills, enabling you to build trust, share updates constructively and represent the project positively both inside and outside the organisation.

About SSE

SSE’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.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact shirley-anne.o'connor@sse.com / 01738 351976 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready 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 SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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