Devon Fabrication & Welding
Substation Installation Supervisor
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Derby, UK
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
12 October 2026
What they need
Substation Installation Supervisor
Location: Various UK Sites
Employment Type: Full Time
The Role
EHV Structures is growing and we are looking for an experienced Substation Installation Supervisor to lead site teams delivering electrical infrastructure projects across the UK.
You will supervise multi skilled installation activities including:
- Below ground and above ground earthing
- Steel and aluminium structure installation
- Mechanical installation of primary plant
- Busbar, conductor and clamp installation
- Lifting, positioning and assembly of equipment
Projects include AIS substations, BESS facilities and major transmission and distribution infrastructure, including DNO and National Grid sites.
We are looking for someone with strong substation installation experience who can lead a team, maintain high standards and ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and to specification.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise site teams and coordinate daily installation activities
- Plan and allocate labour, plant and resources
- Oversee earthing, steelwork, primary plant and busbar installation
- Ensure work is completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and approved methods
- Coordinate lifting operations and ensure appropriate competencies are in place
- Brief and implement RAMS, lift plans, permits and site procedures
- Monitor safety, quality, productivity and programme
- Carry out inspections and ensure installation standards are maintained
- Liaise with Construction Managers, engineers, clients and other site teams
- Identify and resolve site issues before they impact delivery
- Maintain accurate site records and report progress
- Lead by example and promote a strong safety culture
- Travel and work away from home across the UK
Experience and Competencies
We are looking for experience in one or more of the following:
- Substation construction and installation
- Steel or aluminium structure erection
- Earthing installation
- Primary plant installation
- Busbar installation
- AIS or BESS projects
- DNO or National Grid sites
- Operational electrical environments
- Supervising lifting and installation activities
CSCS is normally required.
Relevant supervisory, lifting and plant competencies are highly desirable, including:
- SSSTS or SMSTS
- Slinger and Signaller
- Lift Supervisor
- Telehandler with Suspended Loads
- IPAF 3a and 3b
- First Aid
- National Grid or DNO competencies
Additional training can be provided where required.
What We Offer
- Competitive rates of pay
- Full time, long term work
- Major UK transmission and distribution projects
- Varied and technically challenging installation work
- Training and development opportunities
- Additional plant, lifting, DNO and National Grid training
- Clear progression into Construction Management and senior leadership roles
- The opportunity to lead experienced multi skilled EHV installation teams
Join EHV Structures
If you have strong substation installation experience, the leadership skills to manage a site team and the drive to deliver safely and efficiently, we want to hear from you.
Pay: £20.00-£23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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