M&E Site Manager – Substation Project
Location: Dounreay West Substation, Dounreay, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 7RW
Contract: Temporary
Start Date: 21 September 2026
End Date: 31 January 2028
Hours: 50 hours per week – 10 hours per day
Rate: £500 per day
IR35: Outside IR35
Positions: 1
Pay: CIS/LTD - £500 per day - Negotiable

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Lead Supervisor to support a major transmission substation project at Dounreay West in Caithness.

This is a senior site leadership position, responsible for coordinating supervisors, teams and multiple work fronts on behalf of the Senior Site Manager / Project Manager.

The role would suit an experienced supervisor with a strong substation background and proven experience leading teams within the electricity supply industry.

Role Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and lead supervisors, site teams and work activities across multiple work fronts.
• Work closely with the Installation Manager and Senior Site Management team.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, to the required quality and within cost.
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical installation activities across the site.
• Plan upcoming works and ensure teams have the required engineering information, plant, materials and resources.
• Coordinate with other work parties to maintain safe and efficient working.
• Monitor programme and identify potential delays or deviations at an early stage.
• Ensure delays, disruption and issues are communicated to Site Management.
• Lead by example and ensure all site personnel comply with site rules and project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality plans.
• Support the preparation and completion of project documentation.
• Ensure task cards are completed within the required timescales.
• Provide leadership and support to supervisors and wider site teams.
• Maintain effective working relationships across the project team.

Experience Required:

• Previous experience in a senior supervisory / lead supervisory position.
• Strong substation experience within an electricity transmission or distribution environment.
• Experience leading supervisors and multiple site teams.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical installation activities.
• Previous experience working on National Grid, SSE, SPEN or similar transmission/substation projects.
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements within a substation environment.
• Apprentice trained with C&G / NVQ Level 3 in an appropriate discipline plus at least 3 years' supervisory experience, or degree qualified with relevant supervisory experience.

Required Qualifications / Tickets

• SMSTS
• CSCS
• Electrical Qualification
• Temp Works Coordinator

Personal Attributes:

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Confident managing supervisors and wider site teams.
• Proactive approach to planning and problem solving.
• Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Able to manage competing priorities across multiple work fronts.
• Good IT skills, including Word and Excel.
• Positive approach to conflict resolution.
• Able to work independently while supporting the wider project team.

To apply, please send your CV along with details of your substation experience, supervisory tickets and availability.