Mechanical Supervisor - Substation Project


Company:	Search Consultancy LTD
Salary:	£39 to £39 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Argyll & Bute, PA29 6YQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	25 Oct 2026

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Summary

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.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

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