Electrician

Heated Mechanical Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parliament Pass

Long-term programme

Job summary

Heated Mechanical Services is seeking an experienced Electrician for a long-term electrical programme at the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London. You will survey and investigate existing electrical systems, then carry out remedial, rectification and upgrade works within a high-profile historic estate.

Candidates should have 18th Edition, NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation and ECS/CSCS, with strong communication and safety standards.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition qualification.
• ECS/CSCS card or equivalent.
• Asbestos Awareness certificate.
• Working at Heights certificate.
• Parliament Pass preferred; renewals welcome.
• Experience on commercial electrical installations.
• Good communication and basic IT literacy.
• Ability to work independently and maintain records.
• Awareness of working in live public buildings and heritage sites.

Responsibilities

• Surveying, testing and assessing existing electrical systems.
• Tracing and identifying circuits and components.
• Carrying out rectification and remedial works.
• Installing electrical metering.
• Completing electrical upgrades and installations.
• Updating electrical drawings and schematics.
• Recording survey findings clearly and providing updates/reports.
• Providing technical guidance and site communications.
• Following all site safety procedures.

Skills

Surveying

Testing

Electrical drawings

Health & Safety

Communication

Independent work

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition qualification

ECS/CSCS card

Asbestos Awareness

Working at Heights

Parliament Pass (preferred)

Job description

Electrician

Location:Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London
Duration:Ongoing / Long-Term Programme
Hours:Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Rate:£200 – £250 per day, depending on experience

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for experienced Electricians to join a long-term electrical programme at the Houses of Parliament in Westminster.

The work involves surveying and investigating existing electrical systems, followed by carrying out remedial, rectification and upgrade works. You will help assess existing installations and complete the necessary improvements across a complex, high-profile historic estate.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure consistent, long-term work on a varied electrical programme. Reliability, attention to detail and a commitment to high standards of health and safety are essential.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Surveying, testing and assessing existing electrical systems.
• Tracing and identifying circuits and electrical components.
• Carrying out rectification and remedial works.
• Removing redundant electrical equipment and cabling.
• Installing electrical metering.
• Completing electrical upgrades and installation works.
• Marking up and updating electrical drawings and schematics.
• Recording survey findings clearly and accurately.
• Reviewing information collected and providing shift summaries or reports.
• Providing technical guidance and carrying out specialist access work where required.
• Communicating effectively with site teams and project management.
• Following all site safety procedures and working practices.

Electrical Systems

You may work across a variety of electrical systems, including:

• Power distribution and secondary distribution.

• Emergency and standby lighting.

• Earthing and bonding.

• Surge and lightning protection.

• Electrical metering.

• Fire and life-safety systems.

• Data and communications rooms.

• Cable containment and small power.

• Parliament Pass required.Candidates with a current pass are preferred. Candidates who have previously held a Parliament Pass and are keen to renew it are also welcome to apply.

• 18th Edition qualification.

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, or equivalent experience.

• ECS/CSCS card or equivalent.

• Asbestos Awareness certificate.

• Working at Heights certificate.

• Previous experience working on commercial electrical installations.

• Good communication skills and basic IT literacy, including emails and marking up PDFs or drawings.

• Ability to work independently, maintain accurate records and provide clear updates.

• Awareness of working within sensitive environments, such as live public buildings and heritage sites.

• Specialist electrical systems experience is advantageous. Please highlight any relevant specialist skills or experience when applying.

• £200 – £250 per day, depending on experience.

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

• Ongoing, long-term programme.

• Out-of-hours work may be available at enhanced rates, but this is not part of the standard working schedule.