Site Supervisor (Shetland)
- Shetland Islands
- Contract
- Full-time
Flights, accommodation & travel paid
Excellent salary package
Rotation: 10 days on / 4 days offAbout the RoleWe are seeking a hands-on Site Supervisor to oversee delivery of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in the Shetland Islands. This role is critical in ensuring on-site works are carried out safely, to specification, and on schedule.As Supervisor, you will work closely with contractors, engineers, and site teams to ensure all foundations, ducting, and cabling works are executed to the highest standard.This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for future opportunities as we expand our energy transition portfolio.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise daily site activities across foundations, ducting, and cabling works.Act as the on-site point of contact, ensuring all works are carried out to design, safety, and quality standards.Monitor progress, resolve issues, and escalate where necessary to the Project Manager.Enforce health and safety compliance, ensuring site teams adhere to all protocols.Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to keep workflow on track.Maintain accurate site records, daily reports, and updates for project stakeholders.What We’re Looking For (Non-Negotiables)Electrical background (essential).Proven site supervision experience in BESS / energy / utilities / civils projects.Ability to manage foundations, ducting, and cabling activities on site.Strong personality – able to challenge contractors and ensure standards are met.Relevant health & safety certification (e.g. SSSTS, SMSTS, NEBOSH, IOSH).Willingness to work on 10 days on / 4 days off rotation in the Shetlands (all travel/accommodation provided).Why Join Us?Work on cutting-edge energy transition projects.Competitive salary with all flights and accommodation covered.Be part of a growing, forward-thinking infrastructure leader.Career-defining project experience in a high-growth sector.If you’re an experienced Site Supervisor with an electrical background, ready for a challenging and rewarding opportunity in one of the UK’s most exciting energy locations – we’d love to hear from you.Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.We believe that being successful is a choice.We choose to be successful.We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.