Site Supervisors - Civil​/Electrical - V

A global construction client is looking for two Site Supervisors— a Civil Site Supervisor and an Electrical Site Supervisor—for 400kV substation projects in the Norfolk area.

These will be 6-month rolling contracts starting ASAP, with the projects lasting around 2 years.

• Supervise all electrical installation works across the 400kV substation project, including HV equipment, switch gear, transformers, protection & control systems, and cabling.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with project specifications, drawings, and national electrical standards.
• Ensure all works are executed in accordance with safety rules (including Permit‑to‑Work, LOTO procedures, and HV safety protocols).
• Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks, and progress reporting to the Site/Construction Manager.
• Review and sign off ITPs, quality documentation, test results, and red‑line mark‑ups.
• Coordinate with commissioning teams to ensure smooth energisation phases.
• Monitor progress, manage site issues, and drive timely completion of electrical work packages.

• Proven experience supervising electrical works on HV substations (132kV-400kV).
• National Grid Person and/or Competent Person.
• Strong understanding of electrical substation equipment installation and commissioning workflows.
• Experience managing subcontractors on complex infrastructure projects.
• Valid CSCS / EUSR / SHEA Power (or equivalent).
• SSSTS/SMSTS.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and documentation.

• Supervise all civil engineering activities, including earthworks, foundations, piling, ducting, drainage, control building works, bunding, access roads, and structural installations.
• Ensure civil works meet design specifications, technical standards, and client requirements.
• Lead site teams and subcontractors, ensuring safe and productive execution of daily tasks.
• Conduct site inspections, issue NCRs where required, and maintain strict QA compliance.
• Interface with electrical teams to coordinate sequencing of civil-to-electrical handovers.
• Manage materials, logistics, temporary works, permits, and method statement compliance.
• Produce daily/weekly progress updates for the construction management team.

• Proven experience supervising civil works on HV substations (132kV-400kV).
• NG Person and/or Competent Person.
• SSSTS/SMSTS.
• Knowledge of reinforced concrete structures, HV equipment foundations, and substation layout requirements.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and site safety requirements.
• Valid CSCS (Supervisor/Manager level).
• Ability to read engineering drawings and manage strict QA processes.

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