Project Supervisor - South West Wales

National Grid; Haverfordwest; Sur place; GBP 50 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

26 days annual leave + 8 statutory

Flexible benefits

Employee assistance

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Site management

CDM Regulations

NEC3/NEC4

Risk & safety management

Documentation review

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Substation experience

Formation

SMSTS/IOSH/NEBOSH qualification

Description du poste

At National Grid, we own and operate the electricity transmission network across England and Wales, playing a vital role in delivering a cleaner, more secure energy future. As we accelerate the transition to Net Zero, we're investing in major infrastructure projects that will connect more renewable and low‑carbon energy across the country.

We're looking for a Project Supervisor to join our Infrastructure Delivery team in South West Wales. You will initially support a substation extension project at Pembroke 400kV Substation and then future new build substations, and wider network reinforcement schemes.

Acting as National Grid's representative on site, you'll oversee construction activities delivered by our principal contractors, ensuring works are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with National Grid policies, procedures, and quality standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to be directly involved in nationally significant projects that will support the UK's energy transition for decades to come.

The role is ideally suited to candidates based within commuting distance of Pembroke, including areas such as Carmarthen, Cardigan and Haverfordwest, with regular travel required across South West Wales.

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as National Grid's on-site representative and Engineer's Representative during project delivery.
• Supervise principal contractors and monitor construction activities across multiple project sites.
• Ensure contractors proactively discharge their duties under CDM Regulations and maintain the highest safety standards.
• Conduct regular site safety, quality and environmental inspections, audits and site walks.
• Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements to ensure activities are undertaken safely and effectively.
• Monitor project progress against programme and identifying potential delivery risks.
• Attend and lead coordination meetings with contractors, stakeholders and project teams.
• Inspect materials and workmanship, ensuring compliance with industry and project specifications.
• Support commissioning activities and review contractor commissioning programmes.
• Maintain accurate site records, reports and project documentation.
• Control site access and promote a strong safety culture throughout project delivery.

What you'll need

We're keen to hear from experienced site-based construction professionals who can bring strong technical knowledge, excellent stakeholder management skills and a proactive approach to safety and quality.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in project site management, supervision or construction delivery within the utilities, electricity, infrastructure, rail, engineering or civil construction sectors.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations, health and safety legislation and environmental management practices.
• Experience working within NEC3 or NEC4 contract environments.
• A sound understanding of project delivery principles, including risk, programme, quality, cost and safety management.
• Experience reviewing project documentation, contractor programmes and construction methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across multiple parties.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.

Technical Experience

You should have experience – or ideally be a subject matter expert - in one or more of the following areas:

• Substation experience including Mechanical & Electrical (M&E)/Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS)/Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)/HV Cable projects (desirable)/Civil Engineering.

Qualifications

• SMSTS, IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
• Full UK driving licence

What's in it for you?

• A competitive salary between £49,625 to £54,000 pa + Benefits + Company Vehicle
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days.
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
• 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 a 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 a 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.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.