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Project Supervisor

Business Unit:  Strategic Infrastructure
Requisition Number:  10471

About the role

 

Great Britain's electricity network is undergoing a once-in-a-generation transformation. Alongside industry partners, we're building a cleaner, greener energy system that will power the future and protect the planet for generations to come.

 

We're looking for Project Supervisors and a Senior Project Supervisor to join our West London team within our Infrastructure Delivery business unit. Supporting projects across the region, you'll need to live within commuting distance of West London.

 

You'll play a critical part in ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of construction activities across our infrastructure projects. Working closely with Principal Contractors, project teams and stakeholders, you'll support the delivery of projects to the highest standards of safety, quality and environmental performance while ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations, National Grid policies and contractual requirements.

 

You'll act as a key site representative, providing first-line assurance and oversight of construction activities, monitoring progress, managing risks and supporting successful project delivery.

 

For those joining at Senior Project Supervisor level, you'll also lead, coordinate and develop a team of Project Supervisors, providing resource planning, mentoring and day-to-day guidance across multiple projects.

 

You'll be based at Iver Substation, combining site visits with office working.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Oversee construction activities to ensure safe, compliant and high-quality project delivery.
  • Support contractors and project teams in meeting CDM, health and safety, environmental and quality requirements.
  • Conduct site inspections, audits and safety assurance activities, identifying and managing risks.
  • Lead site coordination and stakeholder meetings to support effective project delivery.
  • Review construction documentation, including RAMS, quality plans and project programmes.
  • Monitor project progress and performance, escalating risks and issues as required.
  • Support quality assurance activities, defect management and the timely resolution of non-conformances.
  • Maintain accurate site records, reports and project documentation.
  • Act as a key site representative, supporting client assurance activities and contractual obligations.
  • Support the delivery of projects to agreed scope, schedule, cost, quality and safety objectives.
  • Mentor colleagues and contribute to the development of future talent.

 

Additional Responsibilities for Senior Project Supervisor

 

  • Lead, coach and develop a team of Project Supervisors and trainees.
  • Coordinate and allocate Project Supervisor resources across projects.
  • Drive consistency, continuous improvement and the sharing of lessons learned across the team.

 

 

About you

 

We're looking for experienced construction professionals with a strong background in infrastructure delivery, ideally within the electricity transmission or distribution sector.

 

You'll bring:

  • Experience in construction site supervision, project delivery or a similar role within electricity infrastructure or a comparable industry.
  • Previous leadership or team coordination experience for the Senior Project Supervisor position.
  • Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations, health and safety, environmental and quality requirements.
  • Experience working with contractors and undertaking site assurance activities.
  • Understanding of project risk management and delivering projects to safety, quality, programme and cost objectives.
  • Familiarity with NEC contracts and construction best practice.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
  • A relevant qualification in engineering, construction, project management or equivalent experience.
  • SMSTS qualification and a full UK driving licence.

 

Desirable

 

  • NEBOSH, IOSH and/or CQI/IRCA Quality in Construction training.
  • Authorisation to National Grid BP142.
  • Experience acting as a Client Representative or Employer's Supervisor under NEC contracts.

 

 

What's in it for you?

 

  • A competitive salary between £47,400 to £53,000 Project Supervisor and £54,000 - £62,000 Senior Project Supervisor plus £10,970 London Weighting Allowance + 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 7th September 2026, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.  Interviews will take place w/c 21st September 2026.

 

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We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

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