NEC Supervisor Job at Mint Selection (Aberdeen)

Job Description

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.

Job Responsibility

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

Requirements

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

Nice to have

Experience with major energy, hydro, or power infrastructure projects
Familiarity with testing and commissioning processes, including high-voltage systems and rotating equipment
NEC Supervisor accreditation

What we offer

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

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