National Grid Civil Operative/Competent Person (NSI 6&8 Full)

Competent Person (CP) - National Grid Substation Authorised (NSI 6&8 Full)
Location: Melksham Substation, United Kingdom
Contract: Temporary (Inside IR35)
Start Date: 20/04/2026
End Date: 25/09/2026
Rate: 32 per hour
Hours: 07:30 - 17:30 (45 hours per week)

The Role:
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Competent Person (CP) to support civil works on a live National Grid substation project in Melksham.

This is a safety-critical position requiring strong knowledge of National Grid safety rules, with responsibility for controlling access and ensuring safe working practices within a live HV environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as Competent Person (CP) on site in line with National Grid requirements
• Manage access and egress of personnel, plant, and delivery vehicles within the live substation
• Ensure compliance with NG NSI 6 & 8 Safety Rules
• Oversee and enforce safe systems of work within a high-risk HV environment
• Support civil teams with groundworks activities in line with project requirements
• Maintain site safety standards and ensure all works are conducted in accordance with HSE guidelines

Requirements:

• Competent Person (CP) certification
• NG NSI 6 & 8 (Full) - Essential
• HSG47 (Avoiding Danger from Underground Services)
• Proven experience working on live National Grid substations
• Manual Handling certification
• Full PPE required prior to site start

Additional Information:

• Inside IR35 - Limited Company not permitted
• Candidates must hold all required tickets and authorisations - no exceptions
• Long-term work available through to September 2026

If you're a qualified CP with National Grid experience and immediately available, get in touch to discuss further.

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