Project Supervisor - Central England region

About the role

As owners of Wales and England's electricity transmission network we are responsible for the decarbonisation of the energy system. This is an essential part of the country's Net Zero journey, and in order to make it happen we need to successfully deliver a portfolio of new, green, infrastructure projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in developing the electricity network so that we can connect and transport more renewable and low carbon energy to our homes and businesses, to enable the UK to meet its climate, energy security commitments and net zero target.

You'll be National Grid's representative working as part of the Infrastructure Development & Delivery (ID&D) team, working on projects around the country, which includes development and delivery works associated with Substation works and OHL refurbishment works and other associated works within the ID &D portfolio.

Essentially, you'll ensure all site-based construction activities delivered by our principal contractors are efficiently managed in accordance with National Grid policies and procedures. You'll administer the duties of 'Client representative' with a keen eye on safety, environmental, sustainability and the quality of the installation.

You'll also be required to support NG site teams to ensure CDM regs are met, provide support when ordering plant and equipment, undertake regular safety audits/walks and hold coordination meetings with all parties on site during project delivery. In addition, you'll complete 'Site Visit Reports' or facilitate site visits with designers.

This role covers projects in the Central region with travel to sites and the ability to stay away essential. You will ideally be based in the Midlands area.

What you'll need

• Project Management skills, including management of risk for delivery of projects to scope, time, cost, quality, safety and security of supply.
• A proven track record in electricity (or comparable) industry construction, with previous experience of project site management.
• Good understanding of Safety and Environmental legislation and practices, and CDM regs and quality management systems as supervisor under NEC.
• Client Representative experience.
• SSSTS, SMSTS, IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
• Full driving licence.

What's in it for you?

• A competitive salary between £47442 to £60176 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.

More Information

This role closes at midnight on 15th December 2025, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So if you are excited about this role but your experience or qualifications do not match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

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