Fitter

Balfour Beatty plc; Lochgilphead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BB Pension

Wellbeing sessions

SIP scheme

Flexible benefits

Discount platform

Hybrid working

Sickness scheme

Holiday + perks

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an experienced Electrical Fitter to join our Power Transmission & Distribution team on a major substation project in Lochgilphead. You will install, maintain and commission HV plant, ensuring safety and high technical standards on site.

Essentially you will liaise with management, manage timely delivery of equipment, and uphold rigorous safety and reporting standards across the project. A proactive safety mindset and strong communication are required.

Qualifications

• Experience installing HV/substation equipment on live networks.
• Proven ability to follow site procedures and safety rules.
• CPCS or equivalent qualification required.
• Capable of working at heights and in challenging environments.
• Demonstrates proactive safety culture and leadership on site.
• Ability to identify training needs and ensure competency of personnel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Project Management on progress and priorities.
• Ensure delivery of equipment and materials to site in a timely manner.
• Report accidents/near-misses with accurate details and assist investigations.

Skills

Installation work

Site installation procedures

CPCS training

Working at heights

Safety culture

Competency assessment

Communication skills

UK Driving Licence

Job description

About The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Fitter to join our team on a major substation project in Lochgilphead. In this role, you’ll be responsible for installing, maintaining and commissioning HV substation equipment, ensuring all works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest technical standard.

You’ll work as part of a skilled site team supporting critical power infrastructure, contributing to the safe operation and reliability of the network. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong HV or substation experience who enjoys hands‑on work, problem‑solving, and delivering quality results on site.

The installation of HV plant and apparatus at all voltage levels from 33Kv to 400Kv, including busbars and connectors, transformers ground earthing, hot tinning, mechanical bending/forming, assembly and erection of aluminium and steel structures as well as the installation of cables. Ensuring securely fitted and aligned ready for connections. Perform routine maintenance on mechanical components. Resolve problems on site in conjunction with the site supervisor/managers ensuring all site procedures are being followed. Maintain strict adherence to safety and relevant industry standards.

What you’ll be doing

To liaise with the Project Management Team on progress of the job to guarantee activities are coordinated effectively across the project.

• Work with the relevant supporting functions to ensure equipment and materials are delivered to site in a timely manner.
• Ensure that accidents and near-miss incidents are promptly reported giving accurate details established at the time of the incident, assist in investigations when required.
• To ensure that documenting of data and reporting requirements are satisfied within the time frames required by all team members.

Who we’re looking for

The Following Qualities/experience Are Essential

• Competent in the installation work where necessary
• Competent in site installation procedures
• CPCS training or similar
• Ability to work at Heights
• Able to pro‑actively develop and maintain a strong safety culture.
• Able to identify competencies and skills required to undertake tasks and ensure personnel are trained and competent to carry this out.
• Good communication skills to effectively brief team and engage with wider functions at a range of levels of seniority.
• Holds a current UK Driving Licence

The Following Qualities/experience Are Desirable

• SSE/SPEN/NG authorisations as required
• MEWP licence and/or Telehandler/ROTO
• Experience in Transformers and HV switchgear alignment and installation

The Candidate Is Likely To Have The Following

• Experience of working in high voltage substations environments

Why work for us

• Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
• Wellbeing sessions - non-work-related activities go for a walk, do some house duties etc.
• Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme.
• Flexible benefits window Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
• Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc.
• Hybrid working (where applicable)
• Enhanced company sickness scheme
• Enhanced company Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Adoption schemes
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications
• Employee assistance programme
• Up to 2 days volunteering per year
• Company funded social events.

In joining the Power T&D team, you are joining a strong function, where you can join us as the first step on a lengthy career, or simply join us be the best you can be in your role we will support you either way.

We have a BB Academy, which is a great resource to support you with your learning and development.

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.

We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, initiative‑taking, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national, and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations, and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on‑going maintenance, our in‑house experts, flexible resources, and industry‑leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to collaborating with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them.