Overview
Contract Works Assessor – Full Time
About us
We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.
National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.
Job Introduction
At National Grid, we hold ourselves to the highest standards, not only in our work but also in how we support, value and nurture our team. Our commitment is to empower every individual to seize control and shape their career, with unwavering support throughout their journey.
An opportunity is available for a Contract Works Assessor based in Swansea or Cardiff.
This critical role covering the Soutn Wales and surrounding area depots, will be responsible for ensuring that work being carried out by our contractor partners is best in class and fully aligns to the initial work instruction and invoiced accordingly. Although working alone to carry out these vital network inspections, you will work very closely with your Team Leader providing detailed and in-depth feedback.
This role is at the forefront of ensuring a safe, efficient and affordable network for our customers by minimising avoidable variations in the original work instruction.
As part of our hybrid working approach this role offers a mix of office and home working. Hybrid working will be considered once your initial training is complete and subject to business need.
Main Responsibilities
- Inspect work sites where a contractor is or has carried out work or where work is being undertaken
- Assess whether contractor has completed work for policy compliance, contract rates & variations to work schedules
- Report non-conformities to key stakeholders
- Carry out contractor inspections, including dig & lay, overhead lines, tree work and civil activities
- Provide guidance to field team to ensure that Work Instructions are completed accurately and the the contractor is only carrying the work required
- Report non-compliance following an inspection
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this role will put health and safety at the forefront of everything they do, understanding that safety is everyone’s responsibility and that we operate a world class Safe to Say culture.
You will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of, or have the capabilities to build knowledge quickly of the National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) contracts, policies, standard techniques and NGED assets and work activities.
Good communication skills will be vital for this role particularly to ensure the building of strong relationships with our contractors and local authorities.
Holding a NRSWA qualification or understanding of NRSWA legislation is desirable but full training can be provided.
You will need to be mobile throughout South Wales therefore a full driving licence is required.
National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and customers. This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service, (DBS) check, depending on the role different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check. #LI-SC1 #LI-HYRBID
About the Company
If this is your opportunity to join us, you’ll find we offer a supportive, rewarding and friendly working environment where you’ll be empowered to build a career. Along the way, you’ll be invested in, be enabled by the latest technology and find that we’re always interested in evolving our systems and processes so that we get even better, every day.
In return, you’ll enjoy a package of benefits designed to reward your hard work and incentivise your ambition. In addition to your competitive salary, we offer a competitive contributory pension scheme where the company will double match your pension contributions up to a maximum company contribution of 10%. You will also have access, subject to eligibility criteria, to join our annual Share Save plan.
You will receive a generous annual leave entitlement on joining, starting at 26 days rising to 28 days following 10 years’ service, plus 8 bank holidays. In addition, you will be able to access support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services.
Additional Application Information
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We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
