Mechanical Supervisor

Search Consultancy LTD
Beauly
2 weeks ago
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Mechanical Supervisor - Power Infrastructure Project

Location: Beauly (IV4 7BG) | Contract Duration: 25 February 2026 - 31 August 2026 | Hours: 50 hours per week (10 hours per day, Monday start) | Timesheets: Weekly | Type: Contract


The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to support delivery on a major power infrastructure project in Beauly.


Main Purpose of the Role

  • Lead and coordinate site teams on mechanical installation activities
  • Support the Site Manager in delivering works safely and efficiently
  • Take responsibility for forward planning of plant, labour, materials and engineering information
  • Monitor and highlight programme risks, delays, or deviations
  • Ensure compliance with all QEHS procedures and site safety rules
  • Capture disruption or variations from original scope where required

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise mechanical (and associated electrical) installation activities
  • Coordinate multiple work fronts to maintain productivity and safety
  • Ensure works are completed to required quality standard
  • Assist in producing and completing project documentation within milestone dates
  • Promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture on site
  • Submit timesheets and documentation within required timeframes

Experience Required

  • Apprentice trained with NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds (or equivalent)
  • Minimum 1-2 years' experience on Electricity Supply Industry (ESI), Power Generation, Oil & Gas, or similar heavy industrial construction sites
  • Experience supervising teams within mechanical installation environments
  • Strong understanding of Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental practices in power environments

Essential Qualifications & Tickets

  • CSCS or CCNSG Safety Passport
  • SSSTS or SMSTS
  • 3-Day First Aid
  • IPAF / MEWP
  • Temporary Works Supervisor
  • HSG47
  • Roto 360
  • Manual Handling
  • Working at Height
  • Fire Safety Awareness

Client-specific authorisations (desirable)

  • SSE Authorisation Cat 3
  • Scottish Power / NG Person (BESC etc.)
  • NG Competent Person NSI6
  • NG Competent Person NSI8 (Limited)

Pay Rates
LTD / Umbrella

  • First 37 hours: £39.00 per hour
  • After 37 hours / first 4 Saturday hours: £41.34 per hour
  • After 4 hours Saturday / Sunday / Bank Holiday: £45.06 per hour

PAYE

  • First 37 hours: £28.85 per hour
  • After 37 hours / first 4 Saturday hours: £30.58 per hour
  • After 4 hours Saturday / Sunday / Bank Holiday: £33.34 per hour

Personal Attributes

  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Proactive and solution-focused approach
  • Confident coordinating teams and multiple work fronts
  • IT literate (Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Positive and professional approach to site management and collaboration

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile energy project with a leading engineering organisation.


If you are an experienced Mechanical Supervisor with power sector experience and available for deployment, please apply with your CV or contact directly for further information.


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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