National Grid Competent Person

Construction; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontline Construction Recruitment is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to oversee works at a National Grid substation in York. The role requires CP1 certification and prior substation experience.

You will supervise groundworks, coordinate operatives, ensure compliance with safety and National Grid procedures, conduct site briefings and liaise with management and client representatives. Candidates must hold valid qualifications and site authorisations and manage labour, plant and materials

Qualifications

• CP1 certification is required for the project.
• Experience in National Grid substations.
• Supervision of civil engineering or groundworks operations.
• Strong knowledge of substation safety procedures.
• Must hold correct qualifications and site authorisations.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating groundworks and site activities.
• Overseeing operatives and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Ensuring all works comply with National Grid site procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Conducting site briefings and monitoring safe working practices.
• Coordinating labour, plant and materials.
• Liaising with site management and client representatives.
• Ensuring all operatives hold the correct qualifications and site authorisations.

Skills

CP1 certification

Site supervision

Substation safety

Site briefings

Client liaison

Education

CSCS card

Job description

NATIONAL GRID COMPETENT PERSON

Location: York
Pay Rate: Negotiable
Start Date: ASAP

Frontline Construction Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to oversee works at a National Grid substation in York.

The successful candidate must hold the relevant National Grid Competent Person (CP1) certification and have previous experience working within National Grid substations or similar electrical infrastructure environments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating groundworks and site activities.

• Overseeing operatives and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.

• Ensuring all works comply with National Grid site procedures and health and safety requirements.

• Conducting site briefings and monitoring safe working practices.

• Coordinating labour, plant and materials.

• Liaising with site management and client representatives.

• Ensuring all operatives hold the correct qualifications and site authorisations.

Essential Requirements

• Valid National Grid Competent Person (CP1) certification, as required for the project.

• Previous experience working within National Grid substations.

• Previous experience supervising civil engineering or groundworks operations.

• Strong understanding of substation safety procedures.

• Relevant CSCS card or industry-recognised competency card.

• Reliable, professional and confident managing site teams.