Resident Civil Site Engineer - National Grid Person

Job Title:

Resident Civil Site Engineer - National Grid Substation

Location:

Cilfynydd 400kV Substation, Wales

Start Date:

25/05/2026

End Date: 30/10/2026

Hours:

07:30 - 17:30 (45 Hours Per Week)

Rate: £400 Per Day

Contract Type:
Temporary

IR35 Status:
Inside IR35 - Limited Company Not Permitted

We are currently seeking multiple experienced Resident Engineers / Civil Site Engineers for a major National Grid 400kV substation project in Cilfynydd.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term National Grid infrastructure project working within a live transmission environment.

Candidates must have previous National Grid substation experience and hold current NG Persons authorisation.

• Setting out line and level using various surveying equipment
• Assisting with constructability reviews alongside the civil site team
• Raising Technical Queries (TQs)
• Acting as Document Controller for all civil drawings
• Assisting the site team with obtaining quotes and raising orders
• Completing and managing As Built drawings
• Supporting day-to-day site engineering activities on a live National Grid project

• Previous experience working on National Grid substation projects
• Current NG Persons authorisation
• Manual Handling certification
• Strong setting out experience using surveying equipment
• Knowledge of National Grid Technical Specifications (NGTS)
• Ability to manage civil drawing control and technical documentation
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Any candidates submitted without the essential National Grid experience and authorisations will not be considered.

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