Site Substation Project Supervisor – Utilities

National Grid; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

26 days annual leave

8 statutory days

Pension with employer contributions up

Job summary

National Grid Plc is seeking a Project Supervisor to join our Infrastructure Delivery team in South West Wales, supporting a Pembroke 400kV Substation extension and future substations. You will act as on-site representative, supervising principal contractors, ensuring safety and quality, with regular travel across South West Wales.

You will lead safety-focused site delivery, review risk assessments, manage programmes, and coordinate with contractors and project teams to deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• Experience in project site management or construction delivery within utilities sectors.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and health and safety legislation.
• Experience working with NEC3 or NEC4 contract environments.
• Solid understanding of project delivery: risk, programme, quality, cost and safety management.
• Experience reviewing project documentation and contractor programmes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across multiple parties.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.

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 high safety standards.
• Conduct site safety, quality and environmental inspections, audits and walks.
• 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 stakeholders.
• 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

Stakeholder management

CDM Regulations

Safety focus

NEC contract knowledge

Education

SMSTS/IOSH/NEBOSH qualification

UK driving licence

Tools

NEC3/NEC4

Job description

National Grid Plc is seeking a Project Supervisor to join our Infrastructure Delivery team in South West Wales, supporting a Pembroke 400kV Substation extension and future substations. You will act as on-site representative, supervising principal contractors, ensuring safety and quality, with regular travel across South West Wales.

You will lead safety-focused site delivery, review risk assessments, manage programmes, and coordinate with contractors and project teams to deliver high-quality