Highway Electrician
Utilise Recruitment
£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)
Overview
A 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 cabinets
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
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