Onshore Cable Site Supervisor

Overview

Supervise onshore civil works and HVDC cable installation ensuring safety, schedule, quality.

Key Responsibilities

• safety management
• site supervision
• contractor coordination
• hse compliance
• site inspections
• reporting

Tasks

The project involves the design, manufacture, and installation of submarine and underground cable systems over a route of approximately 500 km, using cutting-edge 525 kV XLPE insulation technology — one of the first of its kind in the UK. You will be responsible for site supervision, HSE compliance, and contractor coordination, ensuring that all construction and installation activities are completed safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards. -Promote a strong safety-first culture and lead by example. -Supervise onshore site activities including surveys, trenching, HDD, ducting, joint bay installation, and reinstatement. -Coordinate supervision and safety with contractors, client representatives, and stakeholders. -Ensure full compliance with the Project’s HSE Plans, CPP, ERP, RAMS, and ITPs. -Manage interface activities between multiple contractors to avoid conflicts and ensure seamless progress. -Conduct regular site inspections, ensuring workforce competence and equipment suitability. -Support documentation, reporting, and collection of lessons learned across worksites.

Requirements

• smsts
• master's
• cscs
• 5+ yrs
• leadership
• nget

What You Bring

📜 Required Certifications We’re seeking an experienced Onshore Site Supervisor to oversee the civil construction and land cable installation phases of this large-scale HVDC project. -Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills -NGET Design Management Requirements (SR-188) -SMSTS (minimum SSSTS) -Master’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (preferred). -Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, and environmental best practice -UK-based or eligible to work in the UK -Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Site Manager/Supervisor on major civil infrastructure or cable installation projects. -CSCS card -Preferred: Mental Health First Aid, First Aid, Firefighting -Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities -Familiarity with National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) or Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) projects (desirable). -Experience with permits, landowner liaison, and local authority consents. -Proven experience reviewing and managing RAMS, ITPs, and contractor documentation. -Working knowledge of:

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Benefits

-Travel: Weekly site visits across the route and occasional travel to Scotland

About Spencer Ogden

-Rapid growth led to first U.S. office in Houston in 2011, followed by expansion across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas. -Serves full project lifecycles—from oil & gas and nuclear to power generation and renewable energy staffing. -Operates with over a dozen offices globally, including major hubs like New York, Singapore, Dubai, and Perth. -Recognized for unique office spaces, such as the Houston HQ repurposed from a nightclub with retro-British flair and open layouts. -Delivers talent to niche sectors such as nuclear, smart energy, mining, marine, rail, and built environment.

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