Contract Works Assessor

National Grid; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid seeks a Contract Works Assessor in Bristol, responsible for inspecting contractor work sites and ensuring compliance with policies. The role requires strong communication skills, health and safety focus, and a full driving licence. Hybrid work options are available post-training.

Qualifications

• Understanding or quick learning of NGED contracts and policies.
• Good communication skills to build relationships.
• Full driving licence required for mobility in Bristol.

Responsibilities

• Inspect work sites for contractor compliance and safety.
• Assess completed work against policy and contract.
• Report issues to stakeholders and provide field guidance.

Skills

Communication

Health and Safety Awareness

Compliance Assessment

Education

NRSWA Qualification (Preferred)

Job description

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Job Introduction

At National Grid, we hold ourselves to the highest standards, not only in our work but also in how we support, value and nurture our team. Our commitment is to empower every individual to seize control and shape their career, with unwavering support throughout their journey.

An opportunity is available for a Contract Works Assessor based in Bristol.

This critical role covering Bristol and the surrounding area depots, will be responsible for ensuring that work being carried out by our contractor partners is best in class and fully aligns to the initial work instruction and invoiced accordingly. Although working alone to carry out these vital network inspections, you will work very closely with your Team Leader providing detailed and in-depth feedback.

This role is at the forefront of ensuring a safe, efficient and affordable network for our customers by minimising avoidable variations in the original work instruction.

As part of our hybrid working approach this role offers a mix of office and home working. Hybrid working will be considered once your initial training is complete and subject to business need.

Main Responsibilities

• Inspect work sites where a contractor is or has carried out work or where work is being undertaken
• Assess whether contractor has completed work for policy compliance, contract rates & variations to work schedules
• Report non-conformities to key stakeholders
• Carry out full assessments, inclusive of dig & lay, overhead lines, tree work and civil activities
• Provide guidance to field team to ensure that Work Instructions are completed accurately and the contractor is only carrying the work required
• Report non-compliance following an inspection
  
  

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this role will put health and safety at the forefront of everything they do, understanding that safety is everyone’s responsibility and that we operate a world class Safe to Say culture.

You will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of, or have the capabilities to build knowledge quickly of the National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) contracts, policies, standard techniques and NGED assets and work activities.

Good communication skills will be vital for this role particularly to ensure the building of strong relationships with our contractors and local authorities.

Holding a NRSWA qualification or understanding of NRSWA legislation is desirable but full training can be provided.

You will need to be mobile throughout Bristol therefore a full driving licence is required.

National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and customers. This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service, (DBS) check, depending on the role different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check.

About Us

We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.

National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Administrative, and Other

• Industries

  Utilities, Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, and Construction

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