Mechanical Supervisor - Substation Project (Req/678702) Argyll & Bute, Scotland
| Salary: | GBP39 - GBP39 per hour |
Site Supervisor / General Foreman
Location: Crossaig, Argyll and Bute, PA29 6YQ
Contract: Outside IR35
Start Date: 5 October 2026
End Date: 31 May 2027
Hours: 50 hours per week
Duration: Approx. 8 months
Position: 1
Pay Rates:
LTD / Umbrella
- First 37 hours: £39.00 per hour
- After 37 hours / First 4 hours Saturday: £41.34 per hour
- After 4 hours Saturday / Sunday / Bank Holiday: £45.06 per hour
The Role:
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Supervisor / General Foreman to support a major energy infrastructure project at Crossaig.
The successful candidate will take a lead role supporting the Site Manager, coordinating site teams and supervising subcontractors across various work fronts.
This role would suit someone with a strong civils, construction or energy background who has previously worked as a General Foreman, Site Supervisor or similar and is confident managing subcontractors and site activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate small teams across multiple work fronts.
- Supervise subcontractors and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
- Support the Site Manager with day-to-day site delivery.
- Plan upcoming works and ensure the required labour, plant, materials and engineering information are available.
- Monitor progress against the project programme and highlight potential delays or issues.
- Coordinate activities between different work parties to maintain safe and efficient working.
- Monitor the quality and progress of subcontractor works.
- Ensure all activities comply with site QEHS procedures and project requirements.
- Support the preparation and completion of project documentation and task cards.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure timesheets and relevant documentation are completed on time.
- Identify and report delays and disruption against the original scope of works.
- Ensure works are completed on time, to the required quality and within budget.
- Promote a strong health and safety culture across the site.
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a General Foreman, Site Supervisor, Mechanical Supervisor or similar.
- Strong civils, construction, utilities or energy infrastructure background.
- Proven experience supervising subcontractors.
- Experience coordinating site teams and multiple work fronts.
- Experience working on power, energy, industrial, construction or similar projects.
- CSCS card.
- SSSTS or SMSTS.
- Strong understanding of health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
- Ability to lead teams while working closely with the Site Manager.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proactive approach to problem solving and site coordination.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of site activities.
This is a long-term opportunity running through to May 2027 on a major energy infrastructure project.
To apply, please send over your latest CV along with details of your CSCS, SSSTS/SMSTS and relevant supervisory experience.