Hays Civil Engineering are seeking a qualified Civil Operative to support works within a live high‑voltage substation environment. This role requires a Competent Person with the correct National Grid authorisations and a strong awareness of safety protocols for HV access. Your New Role You will control access to a live substation in accordance with National Grid NSI Safety Rules, ensuring all personnel, vehicles, and plant enter and exit safely. Responsibilities include supporting groundworks, managing controlled access routes, and maintaining safe working conditions across the substation area. Essential Civil Operative with Competent Person status NSI 6 and NSI 8 authorisations Experience working in HV substation environments Understanding of HSG47 (Avoiding Danger from Underground Services) Ability to manage access/egress for delivery vehicles and plant Manual Handling certification Must meet standard groundworker requirementsWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's...