Site Superintendent

Astute People; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Site Superintendent for a leading EPC Contractor in the UK Power Industry. The role involves supervising site activities for a large-scale Open Cycle Gas Turbine project, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and project specifications. The position requires a valid National Grid Persons certificate and offers a competitive daily rate of £500 to £600 outside IR35. Initial contract duration is 2 months starting January 2026, based in Immingham, Lincolnshire.

Qualifications

• Valid National Grid Persons certificate is mandatory.
• Experience in supervising large-scale OCGT projects.
• Proven track record in site inspections and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day site activities on an OCGT project.
• Oversee subcontractors to ensure compliance with project specs.
• Manage daily progress reports and contractor performance tracking.
• Conduct site inspections and quality checks.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Compliance with project specifications

Safety management

Risk identification and problem-solving

Coordination with subcontractors

Job description

Astute's EPC Contract Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit a Site Superintendent with a National Grid Persons Certificate on an initial 2 months contract basis from the 12th of January.

The Site Superintendent comes with a day rate from £500.00 to £600.00 outside of IR35.

Responsibilities and Key Skills

• Supervise day-to-day site activities for EPC contractor on a large-scale Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) project, ensuring safe and timely delivery of all grid-connection works.
• Oversee all subcontractors involved in civils, mechanical, electrical, and HV interface works, ensuring compliance with project specifications and National Grid standards.
• Coordinate all activities related to the connection of the OCGT facility to the National Grid substation, including cable route construction, terminations, and commissioning support.
• Act as on-site lead for maintaining control of the work area, holding a valid National Grid Persons certificate to ensure safe access and operations within the substation environment.
• Implement and enforce NSI and EPC safety rules, ensuring all site personnel are inducted, briefed, and working under appropriate permits or safe systems of work.
• Manage daily progress reporting, site diaries, and contractor performance tracking to maintain accurate and transparent communication with the EPC project management team.
• Conduct site inspections, quality checks, and ITP reviews to verify subcontractor work meets design intent and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with National Grid representatives for permits, outages, isolations, and interface planning, ensuring all works align with grid availability and programme constraints.
• Lead and participate in daily coordination meetings, risk reviews, and toolbox talks to drive safety, productivity, and clear communication across all work fronts.
• Identify and elevate risks, delays, and technical issues, proposing workable solutions to maintain programme and minimise disruption to critical‑path grid connection activities.

Location, Day Rate and Timeframe

Immingham, Lincolnshire
£500.00 to £600.00 per day (Outside IR35)
Start date – January 2026
2 months initial contract

INDPOW

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