Lead Construction Fitter

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Full PPE and tools supplied

Training for additional authorisations

Overtime & travel time

Job summary

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks is seeking a Low Voltage to High Voltage Lead Electrical Construction Fitter to join our Southern region team. You’ll be based in one of the southern locations and contribute to building and maintaining substations from 11kV to 132kV.

The role requires safe delivery of live-site construction work, installation of relays, metering CT apparatus, and close partnership with customers to protect SSE’s brand while ensuring safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electricity distribution networks and live substation work (11kV-132kV).
• Experience with DC battery systems, wiring modifications, and marshalling kiosks.
• Strong safety focus and CDM regulations compliance.

Responsibilities

• Construct electrical apparatus within substations from 11kV to 132kV.
• Deliver safe construction projects in live environments and respond to faults.
• Install fixed relays, CT metering apparatus, and engage with customers to protect the SSE brand.
• Travel extensively across the Southern region with a flexible approach.

Skills

Substation experience

Live work 11kV-132kV

Safety conscious

Customer service

Education

Authorisations/training

Tools

DC battery systems

CT metering

Relays panels

Circuit breakers

Cable terminations

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a Low Voltage to High Voltage Lead Electrical Construction Fitter to join our team!

Base Location

Basingstoke, West London, Slough, Reading, Swindon, Oxford, Melksham, Andover, Poole, New Forest, Portsmouth, Petersfield or Aldershot

Salary

£40,525 - £48,427 Plus:

• 37 hour working week.
• Full PPE and tools supplied for the role.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Training provided to gain further authorisations.
• Overtime & travel time available.
• A range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern

Permanent | Full Time

SSEN are looking to hire an LV/HV Electrical Lead Construction Fitter to be based in any location in our Southern region.

You’ll be part of a great team that is there to help and support each other. An environment where you are encouraged to suggest improvements and where safety is our number one priority.

You Will Be

• Working in a team responsible for constructing electrical apparatus within substations on the electricity distribution network from 11kV up to 132kV.
• Safe delivery of construction projects in live electricity substation environments in line with operational safety rules and safety legislation. This will also include emergency response to fault scenarios.
• Installation of fixed relays onto existing relay panels. Installation and commissioning of CT Metering apparatus.
• Act as an ambassador for Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks when interacting with external and internal customers to deliver world class customer service and protect the SSE brand.

You Have

• Knowledge of the electricity distribution network and experience of working in live electricity substation environments from 11kV - 132kV.
• Previous experience will include working on DC battery systems, internal panel wiring modification, multicore cable terminating and glanding, wiring circuit breakers, CT's/VT's to marshalling kiosks and control panels, AC/DC wiring and replacing 33kV outdoor circuit breakers and isolators. The ability to read and interpret single line wiring diagrams and cable ferruling.
• A high regard for safety, especially on construction sites and CDM regulations with strong customer service skills.
• Previous electricity network operational authorisations would be extremely beneficial as would training and qualifications in scaffold, telehandler, furzeweld, working at height, confined space, asbestos, COSHH, Loler and SMSTS.

A clean driving licence and a flexible approach to working hours and work location is a must because the role will involve extensive travel throughout our network area.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact [e-mail] / 01738 344051 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.