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Senior Project Supervisor
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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 2 Senior Project Supervisors, one for our Northwest London team and the other for Central-East. You will be part of our Infrastructure Delivery business unit, supporting projects across the Watford and Chelmsford areas.
About the role
As a Senior Project Supervisor, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the safe and effective delivery of construction activities on site. Working closely with our principal contractors, you’ll ensure all works are carried out in line with legal safety requirements and National Grid policies.
You’ll lead and develop a team of Project Supervisors, providing day-to-day support, coaching and guidance, while effectively allocating resources across projects. You’ll be accountable for maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and environmental compliance across your area.
You’ll also contribute to developing future talent by mentoring colleagues within our Construction Development Programme.
Key responsibilities include:
- Oversee site-based construction activities to ensure safe, compliant delivery.
- Support site and project teams to meet CDM regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular site audits, inspections and safety walks.
- Lead coordination meetings with contractors and stakeholders.
- Produce Site Visit Reports and facilitate engagement with designers and partners.
- Manage risk to ensure projects are delivered to scope, time, cost and quality expectations.
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You’ll be based at either Watford or Chelmsford site and will combine, site, office and home working.
About you
We’re looking for driven and experienced professionals with a strong background in construction supervision within the electricity sector (or a comparable industry).
You’ll bring:
- Experience working as a Project Supervisor, ideally with team leadership responsibilities.
- Proven track record in construction site supervision within electricity infrastructure or similar.
- Knowledge of CDM regulations, safety and environmental legislation, and quality management systems.
- Understanding of construction methodologies and industry best practice.
- Experience acting as a Client Representative.
- Ability to manage project risk across safety, cost, programme and quality.
- SMSTS qualification.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Authorisation to National Grid BP142 would be advantageous.
What's in it for you?
- A competitive salary between £54,000 to £67,000 pa (+ £10,970 London Weighting Allowance for Watford role) + 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.
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More Information
This role closes at midnight on 10th July 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 towards the end of July.
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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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