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Astute’s EPC Contract Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit a Site Superintendent with a National Grid Persons Certificate on an initial 2 months contract basis from the 5th of January.
The Site Superintendent comes with a day rate from £500.00 to £600.00 outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:Supervise day-to-day site activities for EPC contractor on a large-scale Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) project, ensuring safe and timely delivery of all grid-connection works.
Oversee all subcontractors involved in civils, mechanical, electrical, and HV interface works, ensuring compliance with project specifications and National Grid standards.
Coordinate all activities related to the connection of the OCGT facility to the National Grid substation, including cable route construction, terminations, and commissioning support.
Act as on-site lead for maintaining control of the work area, holding a valid National Grid Persons certificate to ensure safe access and operations within the substation environment.
Implement and enforce NSI and EPC safety rules, ensuring all site personnel are inducted, briefed, and working under appropriate permits or safe systems of work.
Manage daily progress reporting, site diaries, and contractor performance tracking to maintain accurate and transparent communication with the EPC project management team.
Conduct site inspections, quality checks, and ITP reviews to verify subcontractor work meets design intent and statutory requirements.
Coordinate with National Grid representatives for permits, outages, isolations, and interface planning, ensuring all works align with grid availability and programme constraints.
Lead and participate in daily coordination meetings, risk reviews, and toolbox talks to drive safety, productivity, and clear communication across all work fronts.
Identify and escalate risks, delays, and technical issues, proposing workable solutions to maintain programme and minimise disruption to critical-path grid connection activities.