NEC Supervisor

NEC Supervisor (Major Infrastructure Project)

Scotland, UK (Hybrid → Site-Based Transition)

Competitive Salary + Package

Our client, a developer of large-scale energy infrastructure, is seeking an experienced NEC Supervisor to support the delivery of a flagship pumped-storage hydro project in the UK. This nationally significant scheme will play a critical role in strengthening energy security and supporting the transition to net zero.

The successful candidate will act as the client’s named NEC Supervisor across multiple high-value construction contracts, ensuring quality assurance, inspection compliance, and defect management throughout the project lifecycle.

The Company:

Our client operates at the forefront of the energy transition, delivering complex infrastructure projects that support renewable energy integration and grid resilience. They foster a collaborative and high-performance culture, offering strong career development opportunities and exposure to landmark projects. Flexible working arrangements are available during early project phases, transitioning to a site-based role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the named NEC4 Supervisor across multiple construction contracts, ensuring works comply fully with contractual scope and quality requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, witness testing activities, and manage defect identification, notification, and close-out processes.
• Lead inspection and test plan (ITP) implementation, including hold points, witness points, and surveillance strategies across civil, mechanical, electrical, and high-voltage scopes.
• Manage non-conformance reporting (NCR), including tracking, root cause analysis, and verification of corrective actions.
• Verify site progress against accepted programmes and commercial schedules, supporting payment certification and compensation event assessments.
• Witness factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and pre-commissioning activities in coordination with commissioning teams.
• Review and approve contractor quality documentation, including quality plans, material submissions, and as-built records.
• Maintain inspection records and defect registers, providing assurance reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure strong health and safety practices by aligning inspection activities with construction regulations and contractor systems.
• Collaborate with contractors and project stakeholders while maintaining independence in certification duties.
• Support commissioning and handover activities, including completion systems, punch-list management, and take-over readiness.
• Provide leadership to site-based inspection personnel and manage specialist third-party inspectors where required.
• Produce regular reporting on inspections, defects, and quality performance trends.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Extensive experience acting as an NEC3/NEC4 Supervisor or in a senior client-side inspection/quality role on large-scale infrastructure projects (£300m+).
• Strong knowledge of NEC contract administration, particularly Supervisor responsibilities and quality management provisions.
• Proven expertise in construction quality systems (e.g. ISO 9001), inspection planning, and materials and workmanship assurance.
• Experience working across multi-disciplinary packages (civils, mechanical, electrical, and high-voltage systems).
• Strong understanding of UK construction health and safety regulations (e.g. CDM).
• Experience with major energy, hydro, or power infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with testing and commissioning processes, including high-voltage systems and rotating equipment, is advantageous.
• Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or related discipline) or equivalent experience; professional chartership preferred.
• NEC Supervisor accreditation desirable.
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
• Hybrid working during early project phases
• Accommodation or allowance provided for site-based phase
• Private medical cover and pension scheme
• Relocation support (where applicable)
• Opportunity to work on a nationally significant infrastructure project

How to Apply:

To apply for this role click ‘apply now’ or fill out your details below. For more information on this role contact Calvin Harris at c.harris@mintselection.com

Equal Opportunities Statement:

Our client is committed to inclusive hiring and equal opportunities. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds, supporting the development of diverse teams contributing to the global energy transition.