Site Supervisor

Scottish Power

Glasgow, Fife, Dumfries, Lothian

Site Supervisor (Cables)

Location: Glasgow / Lothian and Borders, Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway, Fife, Central belt etc.

Salary – from £40,000 - £45,150 per year (negotiable based on experience) with a strong benefits package and fantastic career progression opportunities

Closing Date: 9th Nov 2024

Help us create a better future, quicker

At ScottishPower we know that our people are our strongest asset, so we’re always looking for individuals whose energy, intelligence and passion can help us reach our goals.

At the heart of all business visions and activities are the people whose individual efforts and performance make it happen. We encourage our people to be proud of where they work, to share their ideas and to own their careers. We promote a safe working environment and push people to shape and progress their careers so that we grow our talent within the company.

Role

The Site Supervisor role is a pivotal role within the SPT Business and involves the supervision of construction activities during the delivery phase of SP Energy Networks Major Projects.

The Site Supervisor will work under supervision of the Site Manager and will be responsible for the:

• Supervise and monitor the agreed Project Delivery Strategy reporting on contractor performance.
• Collaborate with Design Teams, Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Site Managers to plan and monitor the works.
• Responsible for reviewing contractors’ lookahead programmes, interfaces, coordination, etc.  
• Flexible approach to working durations to meet the requirements of an external contracted workforce whilst holding the duty Principal Contractor role.
• Monitor and coordinate Transmission operations to meet operational requirements in line with agreed system outages.
• Working environments – Flexible approach in line with project requirements, shift patterns, remote locations and out-of-hours working.

What you will bring

• Preferably, knowledge of specifications, designs, maintenance, construction and commissioning of underground cables, monitoring and inspecting the installation of duct systems, underground cables, horizontal directional drilling, joint bays, sealing ends, terminations, and fibre optic connections.
• Candidates with transferrable skills in street works, highways, utility services, low voltage installations will be considered with experience in GS6, HSG47, Temporary works, New Roads and Street Works Act.
• Ability to understand valid for construction drawings and all inspection and testing regimes associated.
• Ability to monitor quality assurance and environmental processes.
• Skilled in the use of PC & Microsoft Software Applications for planning and organising works, and able to use digital forms of communication TEAMS.  
• Excellent negotiation, influencing, leadership & planning skills.
• Experience and knowledge in all current Health and Safety legislation & understanding of CDM 2015 regs & duty holder roles.

What you’ll be doing

• Supervision the delivery of contracted works packages. Assist the Site Manager (SM) in managing the works to ensure regulatory compliance with Health & Safety Law and CDM regulations 2015.
• Ensure Constructability and working methods are interpreted and aligned with engineering design scope, valid for construction drawings, and standards, providing technical expertise and supervision of work packages.
• Keeping accurate site records and providing progress reports.
• Assist with the management of contracted works and collaborate with Transmission Planning and Operational teams to establish safe work practices and minimise the impact on the high voltage system.
• Monitor and ensure robust inspections and test plans (ITPs) and quality checks in line with witness points and hold points, defects and non-conformances raised to ensure compliance with the contract.
• Monitor to ensure works are carried out in line with the environmental requirements, compliance with waste management, pollution prevention, environmental licences and regulatory requirements are planned and managed through the contractor supply chain.
• Assist with Customer and Stakeholder engagement by monitoring and providing regular reporting updates to the SM.

Minimum Requirements

• Construction equivalent site management experience in Construction and Utility Businesses.
• Competent IT skills.
• Full UK driving licence
• Current two-day SSSTS qualification or five-day SMSTS.

What’s in it for you 

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. 

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow.

That’s why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North-West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. 

We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation. 

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in. 

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

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