Civil Chargehand - National Grid Person ESSENTIAL


Company:	Search Consultancy LTD
Salary:	£35 to £35 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Pembroke, SA71 5SS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	25 Oct 2026

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Summary

Civil Charge Hand / Ganger - NG Person ESSENTIAL

Site: Pembroke 400kV Substation, West Wales

Location: Pembroke, Wales

Rate: £35 per hour

Hours: 50 hours per week PAID

Working Hours: 07:30-17:30

Contract: Temporary

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Jan 2027

Positions: 1

We are currently looking for an experienced Civil Charge Hand / Ganger to work on a major 400kV substation project in Pembroke.

The successful candidate will lead a working party carrying out a range of civil and drainage works, ensuring that safety, quality and productivity standards are maintained throughout the project.

Responsibilities:

Lead and supervise a civil working party on site

Installation of surface water, foul water and oily water drainage

Installation of LV and HV ducting and draw pits

Installation of LV and HV precast troughing

Excavation and preparation of foundations, including blinding and concrete placement

Backfilling and compaction of excavations

Carrying out hand excavations and safe digging to HSG47 requirements

Identifying and working safely around existing underground services

Vehicle marshalling and banking of excavators

Operating plant including forward tipping dumpers and ride-on rollers

Ensuring the working party follows site safety and quality procedures

Monitoring progress and ensuring project targets are achieved

Essential Requirements:

HSG47 - 2 Day Substation training

EUSR card specifically stating HSG47 HV Substations

National Grid Person (NG Person)

Manual Handling

Competent Person experience

Previous experience working on HV substation projects

Relevant experience leading a civil gang / working party

Full PPE available before starting on site

Desirable:

NPORS or CPCS Forward Tipping Dumper

NPORS or CPCS Ride-on Roller

Willingness to assist with general groundworks

Experience with drainage, ducting and precast troughing on substation projects

If you are interested and possess the right experience and qualifications. Apply now with your most up to date CV for 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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