Project Supervisor Full Time

To supervise nationally significant green energy projects

The UK has set out its ambition to be net zero by 2050 and the energy industry is responding – together we are building a cleaner, greener Britain.

BTNO is an upgrade involving nearly 30km of underground and overground new infrastructure.

The PS is a site based role, key responsibilities will be for delivering a Safe successful project by working with the wider team and PC to ensure the highest of standards & compliance re safety, quality & environmental compliance, and driving excellence from the PC’s and contractors. This is a site based role so travel and staying away will be required if not within the locality of the project office

You’ll be joining an immediate team of 10 (working on the cables and OHL section of the BTNO) and a wider team of around 40

This role will have the requirement to be onsite in Suffolk 5 days a week due to demand of the project.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in project supervision for complex, high-value 400/275kV overhead line (OHL) and cable projects.
• Capable of collaborating effectively with all stakeholders, both internal and external, as well as the principal contractor, to achieve programme milestones.
• Strong technical engineering knowledge of cable systems and overhead lines (400/275kV).
• Able to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with diverse challenges. Must be resilient, driven, and proficient in prioritising and managing time effectively, especially when faced with unexpected situations.
• Exhibits strong teamwork skills and the ability to engage effectively with others. Makes decisions with a focus on the greater good, considering the impact on local communities and stakeholders
• Experience in Development Consent Orders and/or local planning approvals to facilitate construction, is desirable but not essential,
• Knowledgeable in the application of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM).

What You’ll Do

To supervise nationally significant green energy projects

• It will be your job to ensure contractors work to agreed specs and safety and quality standards. You’ll be feeding back on progress to the Project Manager, acting as an intermediary between contractors and the project management team.
• You will need to be as self starter working collaboratively with the principle contractor in a fast paced dynamic delivery environment
• Ensure that the Principal Contractor (PC) is pro-active in discharging their duties under the CDM regulations, not least in managing all safety aspects of the construction-based activities .
• Review and comment on the deliverability of the PC Site Delivery Programmes and proactively
• monitor all activities, promptly advising the EPC Project Manager of any risks, opportunities or
• delays to programme which could impact the overall completion date or costs at completion
• Ensure the facilitation of regular site safety walks, holding coordination meetings with all contractors
• on site, ensuring that access/egress to the site is controlled and maintaining a site log/diary.
• Review the suitability of Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Ensure the PC is proactive in holding Site Progress Meetings and issues minutes of these
• meetings.
• Support Quality Assurance monitoring across the Project
• Support Environmental & Sustainability monitoring and compliance across the project
• Undertake the role of clients representative for sensible monitoring of site construction activities and
• be familiar with all aspects of the contract documentation.
• Enacting the role of Employers ‘Supervisor’ under NEC contracts.
• Issue site instructions following agreement from the EPC Project Manager and authenticate any record sheets issued by the Principal Contractor.
• Ensure that a drawing documentation system is established on site, which clearly indexes drawings logged and filed in specific sections.
• Maintain the system throughout with the latest working drawings/revisions clearly noted and drawings filed to ensure they are readily available.
• Maintain BP142 competence & coordinate any required PS training or competence requirement

What You’ll Get

A competitive salary between £47,000 – £57,000 – dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of 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.

About Us

The British Energy Security Strategy set out the Government’s ambition to connect up to 50GW of offshore generation to the electricity network by 2030. Facilitating this ambition will require significant reinforcements to the onshore electricity transmission network. National Grid Strategic Infrastructure will make this happen.

Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we’re thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people.

Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via the Great Grid Upgrade will mean more home grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future.

Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you’ll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.

More Information

This role closes on 27th May at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

We’re committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.