Site Supervisor

Site Supervisor – Major HVDV Infrastructure Project

Location: Peterhead
Start: June / Early July 2026
Duration: Minimum 12 months
Expenses: Travel covered + £40/day meal allowance

We are supporting a major energy‑infrastructure project in the Peterhead region and are looking for an experienced Site Supervisor to join the civil delivery team. This role involves overseeing onshore works associated with a large‑scale HVDC cable installation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for long‑term, stable work on a major national infrastructure project with a well‑respected contractor.

What you'll be responsible for:

Supervise and coordinate all on‑site civil activities including trenching, duct installation, backfilling, reinstatement and temporary works.
Ensure works are delivered in line with approved RAMS, drawings, and specifications.
Oversee subcontractors and direct labour, ensuring productivity and quality.
Liaise daily with the Site Manager, fellow supervisors, and HSEQ teams.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure full compliance with project HSEQ requirements.
Deliver toolbox talks, daily briefings, and monitor RAMS implementation.
Identify hazards, raise observations, and encourage open reporting.
Monitor quality of civil works and duct installation, ensuring tolerances and alignment meet project standards.
Carry out inspections, sign off completed works, and coordinate testing.
Maintain daily diaries, progress records, and update trackers (materials, plant, labour).
Support short‑term planning and preparation of as‑built information.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

Minimum 5 years in a supervisory role within civil engineering or utilities.
Experience in linear civils essential; duct installation experience preferred..
Strong understanding of civil works, reinstatement, and quality standards.
Competent with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Desired Qualifications:

SMSTS or SSSTS (essential)
CSCS Supervisor/Manager card
First Aid at Work (preferred)
Relevant civil engineering qualification (desirable)
HSG47 training (preferred)

If this sounds like you, please apply here or send your CV to (url removed)

Legal Information:

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application