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Competent Person (Civil Operative - NSI 6 & 8 / HSG 47)

Job details
Posting date: 03 March 2026
Salary: £30.00 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 April 2026
Location: Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, SA71 5SS
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Search Consultancy LTD
Job type: Contract
Job reference: Req/678844_1772535562

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Summary

Job Title: Competent Person (Civil Operative - NSI 6 & 8 / HSG 47)
Location: Pembroke 400kV Substation, Pembroke, UK
Project: Pembroke Extension
Contract Type: Temporary
Start Date: 09/03/2026
End Date: 28/08/2026
Hours: 45 per week (07:30 - 17:30)
Rate: £30 per hour (Umbrella)

The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Competent Person (Civil Operative) to join the team on the Pembroke 400kV Substation project. This role is critical for ensuring the safe management of personnel, vehicles, and plant on a live high-voltage substation environment.

The position requires someone with proven experience in substation civil works and National Grid safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as Competent Person in line with NSI 6 & NSI 8 requirements
  • Manage safe access and egress for delivery vehicles and plant to the substation
  • Ensure all activities comply with National Grid NSI Safety Rules
  • Maintain safety and control for all groundworks activities on site
  • Assist with general civil operative duties as required
  • Uphold all health, safety, and environmental standards on site

Essential Requirements:

  • Valid Competent Person NSI 6 & NSI 8 certifications
  • HSG 47 Substation qualification
  • Manual Handling certification
  • Experience managing live HV substation access and civil operations
  • Must hold full PPE before attending site
  • Candidates who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

Additional Information:

  • Temporary full-time contract
  • 45 hours per week, 07:30 - 17:30
  • Umbrella payment structure
  • IR35 pre-assessment completed
  • CV required for submission
  • 1 position available


If you are a qualified Competent Person with National Grid experience and are available for this contract, please submit your CV and certification documents for immediate consideration.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

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