Location: Swansea
Start Date: 5th May 2026 (with pre-site planning in April)
Contract: 1 Month (Potential extension to 6–7 weeks)
Rate: £70 per hour (Umbrella) – Inside IR35
Hours: 50 hours per week (7:30am – 5:30pm, Monday–Friday)
Multi Trades Recruitment are working on behalf of a National Grid subcontractor who are looking to recruit an experienced Project Engineer for work at Swansea North (SCS).
This role is focused on Protection & Control (P&C) within National Grid substations, managing internal panel modifications and supporting the installation of protection equipment.
Role & Responsibilities
* Managing wiremen carrying out internal panel modifications
* Reading and interpreting protection schemes and wiring diagrams
* Creating RAMS for installation of protection equipment
* Acting as a Competent Person on National Grid sites
* Supporting project planning and attending pre-site safety meetings
* Ensuring work is carried out safely and in line with National Grid procedures
Please note:
The scope of this project is limited to internal panel modifications. There is no overhead line work or primary NSI2 works involved.
Requirements
* National Grid Person (minimum requirement)
* Ideally National Grid Competent Person
* Experience working on National Grid substations
* Strong understanding of Protection & Control (P&C) systems
* Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and protection schemes
* Experience creating RAMS
Desirable
* SMSTS or SSSTS (safety qualification preferred)
Note:
* Formal electrician qualifications not required
* CSCS card not required
Project Details
* Minimum 1-month contract, with potential extension up to 6–7 weeks
* Site work scheduled during outages in May and June
* Candidate required to start in April for planning and safety meetings
* Monday–Friday only – no weekend work currently planned