Job Description SummaryWe have an exciting opportunity within our Gas-Insulated Substation (GIS) business for an experienced Supervisor with a strong background in GIS/ Mechanical Engineering and sound Electrical understanding. The role is flexible on location, as it will involve frequent travel to client sites across the UK and internationally.

As a GIS Site Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing the safe, high-quality installation, commissioning, and maintenance of GIS equipment, ensuring compliance with GE’s standards and client requirements. You will act as the key link between the Product Unit, Service teams, and client, ensuring smooth project delivery while safeguarding safety, quality, cost, and environmental standards.

This role combines technical oversight, team leadership, and client liaison, offering the chance to work on high-profile infrastructure projects while shaping best practices on-site.

Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities

Project & Site Management

Supervise GIS installation, commissioning, and maintenance, ensuring compliance with GE standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental protection.

Manage daily operations and field resources to deliver projects on time, on budget, and to specification.

Conduct investigative site visits, reporting on equipment condition, failures, or maintenance needs.

Prepare and issue RAMS, NCRs, TQs, and site instructions; ensure accurate documentation and compliance with GE quality governance.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead and develop GIS installation teams, including subcontractors, technicians, and apprentices.

Support evaluations, appraisals, and skills development to maintain a competent and motivated workforce.

Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and accountability across site teams.

Client & Product Liaison

Act as the main interface between GIS Product Units, Service Units, and client representatives for product or installation issues.

Provide timely reporting on project progress, product issues, and engineering variations to Project Managers.

Promote strong working relationships to resolve issues quickly and maintain customer satisfaction.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

Ensure the integrity, quality, and reliability of GIS installations.

Raise and manage nonconformities (NCPs), driving root cause resolution and improvements.

Contribute to lessons learned, best practices, and continual improvement initiatives for future projects.

The Role

Extensive travel across the UK and occasional overseas travel.

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, shaping the success of GE’s GIS business.

Requires a proactive, hands-on leader who can manage both the technical and people aspects of complex site operations.

Required Qualifications

Ideally C&G/ONC/HND in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

IOSH Managing Safely

Substation Primary Plant Construction and installation techniquesSubstation secondary wireman experienceThis role requires someone who has substation secondary wireman experience.Knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations and a good understanding of the roles and duties of the Principal Contractor and ContractorBe comfortable working at heights and confined spaces.Be happy working away from home and travelling UK wide, and possibly overseas when required.

Desired Characteristics

Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established site management skills.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No