Onsite Substation Project Lead – Wales

National Grid Plc; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

26 days annual leave + 8 statutory

Flexible benefits

Employee assistance

Job summary

National Grid is seeking a Project Supervisor to join the Infrastructure Delivery team in South West Wales, initially supporting Pembroke 400kV Substation works and later other substations. You will act as National Grid's on-site representative, supervising principal contractors and ensuring safety, quality and programme adherence across multiple sites.

The role requires site-based construction experience, strong CDM knowledge, NEC contract familiarity, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in project site management, supervision or construction delivery within utilities/infrastructure sectors.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations, health and safety legislation, environmental practices.
• Experience with NEC3 or NEC4 contract environments.
• Understanding of project delivery principles: risk, programme, cost and safety management.

Responsibilities

• Act as on-site representative and Engineer's Representative during project delivery.
• Supervise principal contractors and monitor construction activities across multiple sites.
• Ensure contractors discharge duties under CDM Regulations and maintain safety standards.
• Conduct regular site safety, quality and environmental inspections and audits.
• Review risk assessments and method statements for safe and effective activities.
• Monitor progress against programme and identify delivery risks.
• Attend and lead coordination meetings with contractors and project teams.
• Inspect materials and workmanship for compliance with specs.
• Support commissioning activities and review commissioning programmes.
• Maintain accurate site records and project documentation.
• Control site access and promote a strong safety culture.

Skills

Site management

CDM Regulations

NEC3/NEC4

Risk & safety management

Documentation review

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Substation experience

Education

SMSTS/IOSH/NEBOSH qualification

Job description

National Grid is seeking a Project Supervisor to join the Infrastructure Delivery team in South West Wales, initially supporting Pembroke 400kV Substation works and later other substations. You will act as National Grid's on-site representative, supervising principal contractors and ensuring safety, quality and programme adherence across multiple sites.

The role requires site-based construction experience, strong CDM knowledge, NEC contract familiarity, and a full UK driving licence.