Contract Works Assessor

Western Power Distribution; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy distribution company seeks a Contract Works Assessor in the East Midlands. This role is vital for maintaining safety and quality standards on site. The successful candidate will conduct inspections, ensure contractor compliance, and build strong relationships with partners. A valid driving license is essential for this mobile position, and full training will be provided for specific qualifications.

Qualifications

• Understanding of NGED contracts, policies, and standard techniques.
• Strong communication skills for contractor relations.
• Prioritization of health and safety in all work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wide range of inspections including dig & lay and overhead lines.
• Ensure contractor work aligns with initial instructions.
• Provide detailed inspection feedback to Team Manager.

Skills

Communication

Health and Safety Awareness

Education

NRSWA Qualification

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

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.

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.

A permanent opportunity for a Contract Works Assessor has become available at National Grid Electricity Distribution in the East Midlands, a FTSE 20 company at the heart of the country's journey to Net Zero. You will be conducting a wide range of inspections including dig & lay, overhead lines, tree work and civil activities.

This role is crucial in ensuring a safe, efficient, and affordable network for our customers by minimizing avoidable variations in the original work instruction.

If you are offered a position, you will be required to successfully complete a basic DBS check that shows any unspent convictions or conditional cautions.

Main responsibilities

This role involves ensuring that work carried out by our contractor partners is of the highest standard and fully aligns with the initial work instruction and invoicing. You will work independently to perform network inspections, providing detailed feedback to your Team Manager.

The ideal candidate will prioritize health and safety, understanding that safety is everyone's responsibility and that we operate a world-class Safe to Say culture.

You should have a good understanding of, or the ability to quickly learn, the NGED contracts, policies, standard techniques, and assets and work activities.

Strong communication skills are essential for building relationships with contractors and local authorities.

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

A valid driving license is essential as the role requires mobility.