Project Supervisor

£48,500 - £57,500 + up to 6% Bonus

About Us

At National Gas, the work we do matters.

As Britain's national gas network, we help keep the lights on, businesses running, and homes warm by maintaining the critical infrastructure that transports gas across Great Britain. While providing the energy security Britain relies on today, we are also helping transform the network for a clean energy future.

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About the Role

As a Project Supervisor, you'll play a key role in the successful delivery of the Controls System Replacement Project (CSRP) at St Fergus Terminal. Acting as the primary site representative, you'll oversee day-to-day construction activities, ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with contractors, operational teams, and project stakeholders, you'll coordinate site activities, monitor progress against programme milestones, manage safety and compliance requirements, and provide critical support to the Project Manager to ensure successful project delivery from construction through to commissioning.

What You'll Do

• Onsite stakeholder management of the Principal /Main Works Contractor (PC/MWC) who will pro-actively manage all duties under the CDM regulations are being adhered to, not least in managing all safety aspects of the construction-based activities.


• Monitoring all health & safety systems of work operated by the Principal Contractor and subcontractors throughout the duration of the project.


• Arrange and manage the facilitation of regular site safety walks, attending coordination meetings with all contractors on site, specifically MWC and their potential Sub-contractors, ensuring that access/egress to the site follows the required protocol, and maintaining a site log/diary to support


• Review the suitability of Risk Assessments and Method Statements.


• Liaising with and between Terminal Shift team and MWC securing required Permit applications are made in a timely and appropriate manner, and supporting resolution of any issues impacting Permit of Work acquisition and application


• Provide input to, review and comment on the deliverability of the MWC Site Delivery Programmes and proactively monitor all activities, promptly advising the Project Engineer/Manager(s) of any programme risks


• Chair regular (weekly) Site Progress Meetings with MWC and their potential Subcontractors, as necessary and issue minutes of these meetings, a file of these to be maintained within required filing area for ease of access on site and through Project team.


• Be familiar with industry construction standards and will be expected to inspect, approve or reject materials and workmanship


• Undertake the role of Engineers representative for sensible monitoring of site construction activities and be familiar with all aspects of the contract documentation (where appropriate) and ensuring action are appropriately and proactively closed out of sensible monitoring action and Quality audits.


• Issue site instructions following agreement from the Project Manager and authenticate any record sheets issued by the MWC. (Familiarity with standard contract terms and conditions is desirable)


• Review and support Project Manager(s) in securing a confirmed MWC Commissioning programme, specifically supporting liaison with Terminal and Terminal operations personnel to secure input to achieve an acceptable from a delivery perspective


• Fully support the Project Manager(s) with contract administration (e.g. for Early Warning Notices, gather evidence regarding contract evaluations)

Why this role matters

This is a key role in the successful delivery of the St Fergus CSRP Project (Controls System Replacement Project) You'll be at the centre of site operations, ensuring construction activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. By coordinating contractors, managing risks, and maintaining strong links between project and operational teams, you'll play a vital role in delivering critical infrastructure that supports the reliability of the UK's gas transmission network.

About You

You'll be a proactive and safety-focused professional with experience working in a construction or project delivery environment. Comfortable operating on site and working with a wide range of stakeholders, you'll bring a practical approach to problem-solving, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes. Most importantly, you'll thrive in a collaborative environment and be motivated to continuously learn, develop, and make a positive impact on project success.

Essential

• Degree or HND in Construction management/engineering or HNC preferred, although onsite experience in a similar role will be seriously considered.


• Basic Project Management skills including management of risk for delivery of projects to scope, time, cost, quality, safety and security of supply.


• Awareness of NEC4 contracts and the process for notifying the contractor of defects as per NEC4


• Good understanding of Safety and Environmental legislation and practices and policies


• Good knowledge of CDM Regulations


• Previous experience of project site management capability of working to deadlines and in a contracting environment


• Fulfil the role Job owner onsite when required


• Strong communication skills


• Highly organised


• Willingness to learn and develop


• Some knowledge of C&I, electrical or automation would be advantageous within the role but not essential.


• Proactive problem solver

What We Offer

• Market-leading double-match pension (up to 12% company contribution)


• Annual performance bonus of up to 6%


• Access to the Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme.


• 26 days holiday (plus statutory holidays)


• 10x salary life assurance and income protection


• Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental and technology options.

Inclusive Recruitment

We are building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, championing diversity and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution.

We support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

National Gas is a Disability Confident employer and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.