Project Supervisor

National Grid plc; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the UK energy sector as a Project Supervisor. This critical role involves overseeing onsite construction work, focusing on safety and quality during the energy transition. With competitive compensation and outstanding career growth opportunities, you’ll be a pivotal part of delivering reliable energy services. The position offers extensive benefits including a company vehicle, generous leave, and a contributory pension, allowing you to thrive professionally while balancing personal commitments.

Benefits

Company vehicle + paid travel

26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days

Generous contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits and family care benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in electricity or comparable.
• Experience in site management or supervision.
• Good understanding of CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient management of site-based construction activities.
• Act as Client Representative focusing on safety and quality.
• Manage local projects while ensuring balance with travel.

Skills

Site Management

Safety Management

Quality Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

SSSTS or SMSTS qualification

Full UK driving license

Job description

Join National Grid as a Project Supervisor to oversee and manage construction activities for energy projects. Based predominantly on-site in Kent, this role is vital for ensuring safety and quality are upheld during the energy transition. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and potential for career growth within a reputable company focused on sustainability and reliability.

Company vehicle + paid travel

26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days

Generous contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits and family care benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in electricity or comparable.
• Experience in site management or supervision.
• Good understanding of CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient management of site-based construction activities.
• Act as Client Representative focusing on safety and quality.
• Manage local projects while ensuring balance with travel.

Skills

Site Management

Safety Management

Quality Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

SSSTS or SMSTS qualification

Full UK driving license

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Division: London & South

Job Type: Full Time

Requisition Number: 66596

Department:

Job Function: Capital Project Delivery

At National Grid, we light up the world by harnessing the unique strengths of our people. Join us as aProject Supervisor to be part of a team that's driving forward the energy transition, creating a brighter, more sustainable future for all. Unleash your superpower and bring energy to life.

National Grid is hiring Project Supervisors for our Infrastructure Development department in Kent.

What you'll do

Essentially, you’ll ensure all site-based construction activities delivered by our principal contractors are efficiently managed in accordance with National Grid polices and procedures. You’ll utilise the duties of ‘Client Representative’ with a keen eye on safety and the quality of the installation.

Assigning local projects and minimising travel is always a priority for us to find a better work/life balance, but travel across the region to our live construction projects will be required. This is a predominantly site-based role and our regions are quite large, but we will provide you with a company vehicle, paid travel and on top of this, plenty of opportunity to grow your career at National Grid.

About you

• SSSTS or SMSTS qualification or equivalent site management/supervision qualification
• A proven track record in electricity (or comparable) with site management or site supervision experience
• Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) experience would be preferrable
• Can demonstrate a good understanding of CDM regulations
• Background in Civils
• Experience of quality management systems as supervisor under NEC
• An awareness of Project, Contract and Stakeholder management and client representative experience
• Full UK driving license is essential

What you'll get

• Salary between of £49,500 per annum
• Company vehicle + paid travel
• Excellent work/life balance and company culture
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday
• Generous contributory pension scheme – we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. Overall 18%
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – relevant to your role
• Access to flexible benefits such as share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few
• Family care benefits including back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days)
• Access to apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing

More information

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is at the heart of energy in the UK. The electricity we provide gets the nation to work, powers schools and brings energy to life. Our energy network connects the nation, so it’s essential that it’s continually evolving, advancing and improving.

In NGET we are passionate about both operating our network safely and providing highly reliable quality of supply for our customers. At the heart of achieving these outcomes is the effective control and operation of our network.

To find out more about us, please follow the link below:

The closing date for this vacancy is 10/06/25

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