Civils Supervisor

Job Role - Civils Supervisor / National Grid Competent Person

Rate - -330ps + Lodge Allowance

Circa 10-12 Months

Location - Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly capable and safety-focused Civils Supervisor to lead site delivery on a National Grid electricity transmission project, covering substation or overhead line works (132kV - 400kV). The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising daily site operations, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to the required quality standards, with full compliance to National Grid safety rules and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise on-site activities in line with the National Grid Safety Rules and Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations.
• Oversee site execution of civils, electrical, and commissioning works for National Grid substations or overhead lines.
• Coordinate with Site Manager, and subcontractors to ensure smooth execution.
• Maintain strict compliance with National Grid''s TP135 and NSI safety procedures.
• Act as the Competent Person (CP) on site, if authorised, ensuring the safety from the system process is followed rigorously.
• Manage resources, site logistics, environmental controls, and site documentation.
• Monitor performance against programme, escalate delays, and ensure remedial actions.
• Lead on health, safety, quality, and environmental (HSQE) standards and reportin

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience supervising substation or overhead line works on National Grid or DNO networks.
• Hold valid National Grid Person
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) - CITB certified.
• EUSR registration including National Water Hygiene, SHEA Power, and/or LV/HV authorisations..
• First Aid at Work (3-day course) - valid and in-date.
• CSCS Black or Gold card (Manager or Supervisor level).
• NPORS plant tickets

Desirable Attributes

• Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractor packages.
• Working knowledge of temporary works, environmental controls, and quality assurance.
• Experience on other utility frameworks (e.g. SSEN, SPEN, UKPN, or NGN) is beneficial.
• IT literate with ability to use software tools for reporting, scheduling, and communication.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on critical national infrastructure supporting the UK''s energy transition.
• Career development within a growing tier 1 utility contractor.
• Competitive package including vehicle, pension, expenses, and training support.
• Positive safety-driven culture and collaborative delivery environment.

Paye option - -250ps

- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You''ll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.

- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You''ll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.