Highway Electrician

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

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
- Ideally based in North London / Luton (client will consider candidates within London and Home Counties also) Overview A leading highways technology contractor is seeking a Highways Electrician to support installation, maintenance and repair of electrical assets across Londons 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 cabinets Candidates missing some of the above will still be considered if they show strong aptitude and willingness to train. xwzovoh

If youre 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 well be in touch to discuss the next steps.

Dom @ UtiliseRecruitment .co .uk