Project Supervisor HV Substations

National Grid; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in the UK energy sector is seeking a Project Lead to oversee a range of construction-based projects across the South East. You will ensure that all site activities are managed safely and efficiently, while championing safety and quality standards. With a competitive salary up to £57,000 per annum and benefits including a company vehicle and paid travel, this role offers a great opportunity to contribute to the UK's renewable energy future.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Paid Travel

26 days holiday plus 8 statutory days

Contribution Pension – Max Total 18%

Paid overtime

Bonus (up to 4%)

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 NVQ / ONC in a relevant discipline to this role.
• Proven track record as a Site Supervisor/Project Lead in construction.
• Experience in Safety, Health, Environmental, Quality management.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction projects ranging from £100k to £10m.
• Manage construction activities ensuring safety and quality.
• Conduct regular safety audits and champion safety standards.
• Support project delivery and contribute to scheme development.

Skills

Project management

Understanding of CDM regulations

Safety, Health, Environment, Quality awareness

Stakeholder management

Education

Minimum Level 3 NVQ / ONC in relevant discipline

Tools

Quality management systems

Job description

How do you ensure high levels of safety and quality across various sites?

This is more than just a job — it’s your opportunity to shape the future of the UK’s electricity network. In this key role, you’ll help expand and strengthen the grid to connect and transport more renewable and low‑carbon energy to homes and businesses. Keeping the lights on and society moving.

As a National Grid Representative, you’ll oversee a range of construction‑based projects (£100k – £10m) such as HV transformer and shunt reactor installations to cable replacements, cyber‑security upgrades, and protection and control system replacements across the South East team region – from Hampshire, Sussex and Kent. With a company vehicle, paid travel, and a strong work‑life balance culture, you’ll have the support you need to thrive. You will be expected to stay away from home from time to time i.e., sometimes but not regularly, although this can vary depending on the location of projects at any one time.

Your expertise will ensure that site‑based construction activities – whether delivered by our principal contractors or National Grid’s internal teams – are managed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. You’ll champion safety and quality, support site teams in meeting CDM regulations, help with plant and equipment procurement, conduct regular safety audits, and lead coordination meetings during project delivery. You’ll also contribute to scheme development by completing site visit reports and facilitating site visits with designers. And also includes acting as a Principal Contractor/Site Manager as required to support delivery which is also great for your development.

If you’re passionate about driving impactful projects and being part of a team that’s shaping the UK’s energy future, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 NVQ / ONC in a relevant discipline to this role.
• A proven track record as a Site Supervisor/Project Lead in the Utilities (or comparable) industry construction.
• Can show an understanding of CDM regs.
• Experience of Safety, Health, Environmental, Quality.
• An awareness of Project, Contract and Stakeholder management.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• SSSTS or SMSTS qualification.
• Principal Contractor Representative (PC) / Site Manager & Temporary Works Co-ordinator under National Grid’s Procedures.
• Experience of Quality management systems as supervisor under NEC and/or self-delivered works.
• NEBOSH / IOSH.

Pay and Benefits

• A competitive salary up to £57,000 pa + Company Vehicle + Paid Travel
• 26 days holiday plus 8 statutory days + Contribution Pension – Max Total 18%
• Hours – 37 Monday to Friday + Paid overtime + Bonus (2025 – up to 4%)
• For further benefits information please click the link – Benefits | National Grid Careers

Visa and relocation are not available for this position.

Apply now for immediate consideration.

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