Trainee Project Supervisor - Construction Development Programme (CDP)

National Grid; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy transmission company is offering a paid 18-month Trainee Project Supervisor position designed for individuals looking to reskill for a hands-on, site-based role in construction. Participants will gain critical qualifications and work on major infrastructure projects across England and Wales. The selected candidate will travel extensively and oversee performance on site, ensuring contractor compliance with safety and quality standards. A driving licence is essential, and a company car is provided.

Benefits

Starting salary: £39,000

Salary at programme end: Up to £47,442

Company car

Pension contribution up to 18%

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in construction, engineering, military, or operational roles is necessary.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor safety and performance.
• Conduct site inspections and approve/reject materials and workmanship.
• Coordinate site access and maintain site diaries.
• Review risk assessments and method statements.
• Oversee construction activities.

Skills

Construction experience

Engineering knowledge

Team coordination

Education

HNC/HND, ONC or BTEC Level 3 in construction/engineering

Degree in engineering, construction or project management

NEBOSH Level 3

SMSTS

Job description

Construction Development Programme (CDP) - Trainee Project Supervisor

Looking to take your career in a bold new direction? Our CDP Trainee Project Supervisor role offers a unique opportunity to reskill into a hands‑on, site‑based role within the construction industry.

Important: This is not a graduate or apprenticeship scheme. If you're looking for those opportunities, please visit the National Grid Careers Website to explore our dedicated programmes.

Why Join This Programme?

This paid 18‑month reskilling scheme is designed to give you:

• Real‑world experience across major infrastructure projects.
• Industry‑recognised qualifications including NEBOSH, SMSTS, and CQI Quality in Construction.
• A strong foundation for a long‑term career in construction.
• A supportive, inclusive environment where your growth matters.

By the end of the programme, you'll be a fully trained Project Supervisor, ready to take on site‑based responsibilities and contribute to the safe, high‑quality delivery of our projects. You'll be welcomed into a positive, inclusive organisation that aims to become one of the most diverse, equitable and inclusive companies of the 21st century.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Trainee Project Supervisor, you'll be our eyes and ears on the ground - ensuring contractors meet our safety, quality, and schedule expectations. You'll:

• Monitor contractor safety and performance.
• Conduct site inspections and approve/reject materials and workmanship.
• Coordinate site access and maintain site diaries.
• Review risk assessments and method statements.
• Oversee construction activities like cable pulling, battery energy storage systems, and more.
• Visit iconic sites such as the London Power Tunnels and Snowdonia's Electric Mountain.

This is a site‑based role, often outdoors in all weather conditions, and involves extensive travel. A full UK driving licence is essential, and you'll be provided with a company car (mandatory for the role; subject to BIK tax, no cash alternative).

Who We're Looking For

You'll need one of the following qualifications plus relevant work experience in construction, engineering, military, or operational roles:

• HNC/HND, ONC or BTEC Level 3 in a construction/engineering discipline
• Degree in engineering, construction or project management
• NEBOSH Level 3
• SMSTS

Expect to cover over 10,000 miles annually across our regions in England and Wales (North or Central Regions). You'll be onsite for up to five days a week, which may include overnight stays in pre‑booked accommodation. In addition to your site travels, you'll also attend classroom training at our training centre in Eakring, Newark, requiring some overnight stays away from home during the training period.

Locations Available

Please select one location preference when applying:

• North - North Wales, North West, North East, North East Sheffield, Doncaster, Leeds, Newcastle, Sunderland, York, Middlesborough, Hull, Lincolnshire.
• Central - East Midlands, Staffordshire/Derbyshire, Bury St Edmunds, Norfolk.

Please note: You can only apply for one CDP scheme and your application may be withdrawn if multiple applications are made. If you're interested in our graduate/apprenticeship schemes, please apply via our Careers Website. Please be aware we have a number of career change and/or reskilling roles in other fields such as Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Development Engineer etc - should we feel you're better suited to another role you may be offered this as an alternative.

What's in it for you?

• Starting salary: £39,000
• Salary at programme end: Up to £47,442
• Company car (mandatory for role)
• Pension contribution up to 18%
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
• Industry‑recognised qualifications

More information

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) own the electricity transmission network in England and Wales. Every time you plug in your phone or flick a light switch, we've played a part. Not only are we responsible for delivering energy to millions of homes and businesses, we are also driving the move to cleaner energy, and the Government's target of net zero emissions by 2050.

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is at the heart of energy in the UK. The electricity we provide gets the nation to work, powers schools and brings energy to life. Our energy network connects the nation, so it's essential that it's continually evolving, advancing, and improving.

In NGET we are passionate about both operating our network safely and providing highly reliable quality of supply for our customers. At the heart of achieving these outcomes is the effective control and operation of our network.

To find out more about us, please follow the link below:

https://www.nationalgrid.com/electricity-transmission/

The closing date for applications is 20/11/25