Site Supervisor - HV Substations

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

Job summary

A leading utility company in the UK seeks a representative to oversee construction projects related to renewable energy. This role involves managing site safety, conducting audits, and supporting teams with compliance. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 qualifications and experience in construction project management. Offering a salary up to £57,000, plus benefits such as a company vehicle and paid travel, this position emphasizes a strong work-life balance.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Paid Travel

26 days holiday plus statutory days

Contribution Pension - Max Total 18%

Paid overtime

Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven track record in the Utilities (or comparable) industry.
• Experience in Safety, Health, Environmental, Quality management.
• Familiarity with quality management systems as a supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site-based construction activities managed to high standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits and lead coordination meetings.
• Support site teams in meeting CDM regulations.

Skills

Site Supervisor/Project Lead experience

Understanding of CDM regulations

Safety, Health, Environmental, Quality awareness

Project, Contract and Stakeholder management awareness

Full UK driving licence

Education

Minimum Level 3 NVQ / ONC Electrical or Mechanical qualification

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 West team region - from Hampshire, Oxfordshire to Bristol. 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 Electrical or Mechanical qualification.
• A proven track record as a Site Supervisor/Project Lead in the Utilities (or comparable) industry construction.
• Can demonstrate a good understanding of CDM regs and quality management systems as supervisor under NEC and/or self‑delivered works.
• 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.
• NEBOSH / IOSH.

Pay and Benefits:

• A 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.