Job Description

Electrical Site Supervisor - National Grid Substations

Location: Manchester

Contract Length: 12 Months

Rate: £350 - £380 per day Ltd

Turner Lovell is currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor to support the delivery of National Grid substation project in the Northwest. This is an excellent opportunity to join a High Voltage project management specialist with a strong pipeline of UK transmission and renewable energy projects.

The successful candidate will work on National Grid projects involving GIS substations across 132kV-400kV voltage levels. Previous experience supervising electrical installation activities on UK National Grid projects is essential.

The Electrical Site Supervisor will oversee day-to-day site activities during the construction, installation, and commissioning phases, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements.

Duties:

Supervise electrical installation works on National Grid substation projects

Manage and coordinate subcontractors, electrical teams, and site personnel

Ensure all site activities are carried out in accordance with health & safety procedures and National Grid standards

Oversee installation of GIS equipment, switchgear, HV cables, protection & control systems, and associated substation equipment

Liaise with Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, and Commissioning teams

Monitor site progress, quality, and productivity against programme milestones

Ensure accurate reporting, documentation, and daily site records are maintained

Support delivery of construction and commissioning activities to programme deadlinesRequirements:

Previous experience working as an Electrical Site Supervisor on National Grid substation projects

Strong GIS substation experience across 132kV-400kV projects

Valid NG Person certification

SSSTS certification

Valid First Aid qualification

Strong understanding of National Grid site procedures and safety standards

Ability to coordinate teams and communicate effectively across site operations

Experience working within live HV substation environments in the UKThis is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term National Grid project with a leading engineering organisation operating across the UK transmission sector.

For more information or to apply, please contact Marcus Horne at Turner Lovell. (url removed)