London
Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for M&E Supervisor on a 6 Month Rolling Contract, based in London & South East. Role Summary We are seeking an experienced M&E Supervisor to join site teams delivering works within the National Grid supply chain framework across London and the South East. Operating on a contract basis through a Ltd company, the successful candidate will take day-to-day supervisory responsibility for mechanical and electrical activities on high-voltage substation projects, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient delivery in line with National Grid standards and client requirements. This is a hands-on supervisory role requiring strong technical knowledge across both M&E disciplines, the ability to manage and motivate site teams, and a thorough understanding of the permit-to-work systems and safety standards applicable to high-voltage transmission environments. Key Responsibilities • Supervise all mechanical and electrical site activities in line with the project programme, scope of works and client specifications, • Manage and coordinate site teams of HV fitters, wiremen, electricians and subcontractors on a day-to-day basis, • Enforce strict adherence to health, safety and environmental standards including National Grid safe systems of work, • Hold and administer permits to work (PTW), LOAs and isolations in accordance with National Grid safety rules, • Conduct daily toolbox talks, briefings and site inductions; ensure all operatives are competent and appropriately certified, • Review and implement RAMS, ITPs and method statements; identify and escalate any deviations or non-conformances, • Liaise directly with the client's site representative, project manager and commissioning teams, • Monitor progress against programme; report daily on productivity, resource levels and any issues or delays, • Ensure all materials, plant and equipment are on site, in good order and correctly deployed, • Coordinate with commissioning engineers during testing and energisation phases, • Maintain accurate site records, timesheets, inspection records and completion documentation, • Drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the site team Requirements Essential • Proven experience as an M&E Supervisor on HV substation or power transmission projects, • Previous work within National Grid framework — familiarity with NG standards, documentation and safe systems of work essential, • Competent to hold and administer permits to work, LOAs and switching operations, • Strong mechanical and electrical background — GIS/AIS substation experience highly desirable, • CSCS card — minimum Supervisory level, • SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) or SSSTS, • First Aid at Work, • Full UK driving licence — essential for multi-site travel across London and South East, • Excellent communication skills — able to manage teams and interface confidently with client and principal contractor representatives, • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics and technical documentation, • Registered and trading as a Limited Company — IR35 status to be confirmed Desirable • HV Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) — National Grid or DNO issued, • IPAF 3a & 3b (MEWP operator), • CPCS Appointed Person or Slinger Signaller, • Experience on GIS substation installation or upgrade projects, • Familiarity with IEC 61850, protection relay testing or commissioning assistance, • Experience with cable pulling, earthing systems, containment and steelwork, • Previous experience on Tier 1 contractor frameworks Our Company Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time