M&E Inspector

M&E Inspector - HV/LV, Building Services and HVDC Equipment/Systems scopes
Location: Onshore Converter Station - Norfolk, UK
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 12 months
Rates: All-In Day Rate (Outside IR35)
Working Week: Onsite, 5 days per week, 10 hours per day
Clearance: Proof of Right to Work in the UK

Certifications Required:

• Time-served LV/MV or HV Equipment/Systems Inspector with HNC/HND or craft qualification in an Electrical LV/MV/HV discipline
• Recognised site supervisor certification (SSSTS, CCNSG Safety Passport - Supervisor, NEBOSH Construction Certificate or similar)
• National Grid accredited "Person" and BESC trained
• IT proficiency - MS Office (Teams, Outlook, etc.)

Experience Required:

• Extensive experience as a Client Inspector at supervisory level, with strong understanding of installation, fit-out, and testing of electrical transmission and distribution equipment/systems for HVDC technology (preferably linked to offshore wind projects)
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team, with a proactive approach
• Working knowledge of construction health, safety and environmental legislation, particularly CDM 2015
• Minimum 10 years' recent relevant experience supervising major and complex Mechanical and Electrical works in similar substation environments

Scope of Services:

• Collaborate with site QA/QC Lead and site team to monitor electrical works performed by contractors and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with project requirements, specifications, and standards
• Liaise with contractor representatives and subcontractors on all electrical installation, testing, and commissioning activities
• Engage with client HSE advisors and support team, including CDMC/PD
• Participate in regular site meetings (QC inspection look-ahead, QC issues, joint quality walks, NCR reviews, progress meetings, daily coordination)
• Prepare detailed reports for the Site Manager or Package Manager as required
• Perform surveillance/witnessing of electrical installation, testing, and commissioning works using agreed documentation (including ITPs)
• Monitor workmanship quality daily, including housekeeping, operator qualifications, equipment/material traceability
• Review documentation prior to commencement of electrical works (ITPs, method statements, specifications)
• Verify drawings against design to ensure compliance throughout works
• Participate in joint walk-downs, final inspections, and snag identification; follow up on defect corrections
• Support site team and package team on technical deviations, site queries, and change requests
• Report electrical-related queries and non-conformities for immediate action and escalate as required
• Prepare daily/weekly site reports on electrical works
• Review installation, testing, and commissioning records progressively and highlight issues for correction
• Record activities (inspections, observations) using agreed project tools
• Support review of final as-built records for electrical works
• Collate discipline-specific lessons learned and share with package team at defined stages and project close-out
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders, including National Grid, EPCI contractor, and subcontractors
• Support site safety improvement initiatives delivered by both client and contractors
• Familiarise with contracts, consents, leases, designs, health & safety plans, package interfaces, employer requirements, and relevant documentation to carry out the role effectively

If you have the relevant experience and certifications and are available for this assignment, please reply with your CV and day rate expectations as soon as possible.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.