Electrician

Carmichael UK; Thorpe Mandeville; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks a skilled Electrician for the HS2 Project. Responsibilities include electrical installations and maintaining compliance with HS2 standards and safety regulations. Candidates must have experience in large-scale projects, technical drawing skills, and relevant certifications such as JIB Electrotechnical Certification. Competitive rates and long-term work are offered in a high-performing team environment.

Benefits

Long-term work on a flagship UK project

Competitive rates with consistent hours

Opportunity to work with a safety-driven team

Qualifications

• Experience on large-scale infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong understanding of site safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation, testing, and maintenance works across HS2 construction sites.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and method statements.
• Ensure all work complies with current electrical regulations.

Skills

Experience as an Electrician

Understanding of electrical installation standards

Ability to read technical drawings

Teamwork capability

Education

JIB Electrotechnical Certification

ECS Gold Card or ECS White/Brown Card

CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card

Job description

Job Title: Electrician - HS2 Project
Location: Oxford Area
Contract Type: Long-term / Project-based
First 39hrs £21.06
After 39hrs £31.59
Saturday first 4hrs £31.59 Saturday after 4hrs
£42.12* Digs per day
£51.60* Travel up to 15miles £8.57+£2.85
Additional Pension + Holiday

About the Role

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Electrician to join our team on the HS2 infrastructure project, one of the UK's largest and most complex construction schemes. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of electrical installation and maintenance works in accordance with HS2 standards, site procedures, and health & safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation, testing, and maintenance works across HS2 construction sites
• Work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary site gang
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and method statements
• Install containment systems, cabling, lighting, power supplies, and associated equipment
• Ensure all work complies with current electrical regulations, HS2 specifications, and site safety requirements
• Identify and report defects, hazards, or non‑conformances
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and site professionalism
• Work closely with supervisors, engineers, and other trades on site

About the Candidate

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as an Electrician on large-scale infrastructure or construction projects
• Strong understanding of electrical installation standards and site safety procedures
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Confident working from technical drawings and plans

Competencies & Certifications (One Required)

• JIB Electrotechnical Certification
• ECS Gold Card or ECS White/Brown Card
• CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Previous experience working on HS2 or major infrastructure projects
• IPAF / PASMA
• Knowledge of rail or tunnel environments

What We Offer

• Long-term work on a flagship UK infrastructure project
• Competitive rates with consistent hours
• Opportunity to work within a high-performing, safety-driven team