Highway Electrician
3 days ago
London
Highways Electrician £40,000–£45,000 + Night Uplift (OTE £50,000+)Full-Time, Permanent • Company vehicle, fuel card, tools and PPE, • Training on modern ITS, traffic systems and highway technologies, • Progression routes into commissioning, senior electrician or supervisor roles, • London Network - Ideally based in North London / Luton (client will consider candidates within London and Home Counties also)OverviewA leading highways technology contractor is seeking a Highways Electrician to support installation, maintenance and repair of electrical assets across London’s strategic road network. The role covers traffic systems, street lighting and modern highway technology, working a 50/50 split of days and nights with uplifts taking annual earnings to £50k+.This is a long-term, stable position with opportunities to develop into ITS, traffic signals, and smart-highway technology.Highway Electrician Key Responsibilities, • Install, maintain and repair electrical highway assets including:, • Street lighting columns, feeder pillars and distribution equipment, • Traffic signal infrastructure, detection loops and roadside controllers, • Highway technology such as CCTV, ANPR, VMS, comms cabinets and power supplies, • Carry out fault-finding, diagnostics and reactive repairs on live highway networks., • Complete safe isolations, electrical testing and certification to BS7671 standards., • Support minor civils tasks linked to electrical works (ducting, reinstatement awareness, small excavations)., • Work safely within TM-controlled environments, following RAMS and sector safety procedures., • Maintain accurate job sheets, test results and digital documentation., • Operate as part of a mobile field team across London and surrounding areas.Highway Electrician Essential Requirements, • 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (essential)., • Level 3 Electrical Installations Diploma or equivalent is preferred — but candidates with fewer formal qualifications will be considered if they have strong practical experience., • Experience in street lighting, traffic systems, highways electrical work, or industrial/commercial electrical environments., • Full UK Driving Licence. (essential), • Willingness to work days, nights and occasional weekends as part of a rota., • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.Highway Electrician Desirable, • Understanding of DNO networks, safe isolation and electrical safety., • 714/ 2391 / 2391-52 Testing & Inspection, • HESA & HEA certification, • G39, • IPAF / PASMA, • ECS / CSCS / Gold card, • Experience with ITS, traffic signals or comms cabinetsCandidates missing some of the above will still be considered if they show strong aptitude and willingness to train.If you’re a skilled Highway Electrician or Commercial Electrician looking to break into the highway sector/try something new. Plus looking for a stable, well-supported role with genuine development opportunities, apply with your latest CV and we’ll be in touch to discuss the next steps.Dom @ UtiliseRecruitment .co .uk