Mechanical Supervisor

Mechanical Supervisor

Location

Beauly IV4 7BG (E&C Site)

Role Overview

The Mechanical Supervisor plays a key supporting leadership role on site, assisting the Site Manager by coordinating small teams and overseeing work activities to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality project delivery.

The role carries a strong duty of care for personal safety and the safety of all personnel on site, ensuring full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards at all times.

Reporting to: Site Manager (or as required by deployment)

Key Responsibilities

Work in accordance with all applicable QEHS procedures as outlined during site induction.

Lead assigned teams across designated work fronts, ensuring activities are delivered:

On time

To the required quality standards

Within approved cost parameters

Undertake forward planning to ensure upcoming work fronts are fully prepared with:

Engineering information

Plant and equipment

Materials

Labour

Supporting resources

Operate within agreed site timescales and proactively identify and communicate potential delays or deviations.

Coordinate effectively with other contractors and work parties to ensure safe and efficient site operations.

Capture and report delays, disruptions, and scope changes in accordance with project requirements.

Key Objectives

Adhere strictly to site rules and procedures as defined by site management.

Support the preparation and completion of required project documentation within milestone deadlines.

Ensure task cards allocated to the team are completed within agreed timescales.

Comply with company requirements for timesheet and expense submission.

Experience & Background

Apprentice trained with City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent relevant qualification) plus a minimum of 1 year’s experience;

 OR

Industry-recognised training with at least 2 years’ experience working within a team on an Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) construction site or similar environment (Power Generation, Oil & Gas, or General Construction).

Essential experience includes:

Participation in mechanical and/or electrical installation activities.

Working within live power or substation environments.

Strong substation experience.

Experience with cable route installation and associated works.

Monitoring and ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental legislation within a power environment.

Required Certifications (Construction Projects)

CSCS or CCNSG Safety Passport

SSSTS or SMSTS

3-Day First Aid

IPAF

Temporary Works Supervisor

HSG47 (Avoiding Danger from Underground Services)

MEWP

Roto 360

Manual Handling

Working at Height

Fire Safety Awareness

Client-Specific (Example: National Grid)

SSE Authorisation Category 3

Scottish Power / National Grid BESC Person

National Grid Competent Person NSI6

National Grid Competent Person NSI8 (Limited)

Personal Attributes

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel and standard reporting tools).

Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

Strong leadership capability with the ability to motivate and manage site teams.

Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.

Positive and professional approach to conflict resolution.

Capable of working independently or as part of a wider team.