National Grid Civil Operative/Competent Person (NSI 6&8 Full)
Posted 5 days ago by Search
£32 Per hour
Inside
Undetermined
Melksham, Wiltshire
Summary: The role of Competent Person (CP) at the National Grid Substation in Melksham involves overseeing safety and compliance on a live substation project. This position requires a strong understanding of National Grid safety rules and the ability to manage access and enforce safe working practices in a high-risk environment. The contract is temporary, running from April to September 2026, and is classified as inside IR35. Candidates must possess the necessary certifications and experience to ensure site safety and compliance.
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
Key Skills:
- 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
Salary (Rate): £32.00/hour
City: Melksham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
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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