Site Supervisor

Location: Oban, Scotland

Employment type:  Full time, Permanent 

Working Hours:  Monday to Friday

 

What’s in it for you…  

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.​   

• Annual leave plus bank holidays   
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays  
• Group Personal Pension Plan  
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications   
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP​ and Mental health support & counselling services​   
• Cycle to Work scheme​   
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more​!   
• Life assurance cover​   
• Long service recognition​   
• Enhanced Maternity Pay  
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community​   

 

About the Role 

As the Site Supervisor, you are responsible for directly managing overhead line resource. This includes overseeing daily operations on site, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and compliant to legislative and client requirements. You will act as the prime link between operatives working on-site and the project management team.

 

Key Responsibilities 

• Supervise Ipsum OHL operatives to the highest safety standards, ensuring safety regulations and procedures are adhered to and that a safe working environment is provided and maintained.
• Supervise OHL construction activities, ensuring they align with project specifications, timelines, and quality standards.
• Track and report progress of the construction project, highlighting any delays or obstacles.
• Take responsibility for advising the project manager of estimated finish time of permit works and assisting in the successful implementation of the client’s planned service interruption (PSI) procedure
• Advise the project manager, at the earliest opportunity, when progress is not going to plan and there is a risk or over-run after all mitigation measures are exhausted
• Serve as point of contact between project managers, contractors, and workers to ensure smooth project execution.
• Oversee the availability and condition of tools, materials, and equipment required for the site, ensuring proper use and maintenance
• Ensure day-to-day plant, vehicle and tool inspections are completed, recorded and actioned.

 

About you….

• At least three years working in the overhead line industry, with at least one year in a supervisory role.
• Hands-on experience in managing teams and site operations
• Emergency First Aid certification (St John Ambulance, British Red Cross or Ofqual Certified provider)
• City & Guilds 2339, NVQ or ONC in Electrical Engineering discipline desirable, overhead line experience within the electricity distribution industry, distribution network operator authorisation.
• SHEA Power
• Full driving licence
• SSSTS (or IOSH Managing Safely) as a minimum. Working towards SMSTS or NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of construction methods, safety regulations, and DNO distribution safety rules (DSRs).
• In-depth knowledge of OHL plant, tool and equipment use and their maintenance and inspection requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills.

 

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities... 

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.  Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR.  

 

Next steps... 

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info!