Wireman - Substation Project

Search Consultancy Ltd; Greenfield; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy Ltd is recruiting eight Wiremen / Electrical Installers for a major substation project in Scotland. The role involves wiring, glanding and terminating on substation panels, reading drawings, and adhering to installation procedures and safety standards.

The position is temporary outside IR35 with a 50-hour week (10 hours/day). First 37 hours paid at 32.12, with overtime rates applying beyond that, on a site that demands high-quality workmanship and strict health and safety

Qualifications

• Electrically qualified with relevant installation experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical drawings.
• Valid site safety cards (CSCS/ECS/CCNSG) as applicable.
• Substation or energy infrastructure experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out wiring, glanding and terminating on substation panels.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and diagrams.
• Mark up drawings to reflect installation progress.
• Follow installation procedures and client specs.
• Work with site supervisors and electrical personnel to ensure quality and safety.
• Complete tasks safely, on time and to required standards.

Skills

Electrical installation

Reading electrical drawings

Substation experience

Health and safety awareness

Tools

CSCS/ECS/CCNSG safety card

Job description

8x Wireman / Electrical Installer - Substation

Location: Creag Dhubh Substation, Greenfield, PA32 8XJ

Pay Rate: 32.12 per hour LTD / Umbrella

Contract Type: Temporary, Outside IR35

Start Date: 19/10/2026

Contract End Date: 29/01/2027

Hours: 50 hours per week, 10 hours per day

Positions Available: 8

We are recruiting for eight experienced Wiremen / Electrical Installers to support electrical installation works at Creag Dhubh Substation in Scotland.

Working as part of an established site team, you will carry out electrical wiring, glanding and terminating activities, primarily involving substation panels. You must be confident reading electrical drawings and working to technical specifications, installation procedures and strict health and safety standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term contract on a major energy infrastructure project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out electrical wiring, glanding and terminating activities on substation panels and associated equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Mark up drawings where required to reflect installation progress or changes.
• Follow installation procedures and client specifications.
• Work alongside site supervisors, chargehands and other electrical personnel.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
• Comply with site health, safety, environmental and quality procedures.
• Complete allocated task cards within agreed project timescales.
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment.

Essential Requirements:

• Electrically qualified, with relevant electrical installation experience.
• Minimum of 1 year's experience working on substation panels, or 2 years' experience with similar equipment in power generation, oil and gas, or general construction environments.
• Valid CSCS card, ECS card or CCNSG Safety Passport, as applicable.
• Electrical qualifications relevant to the role.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical drawings.
• Manual Handling training.
• Working at Height training.
• Fire Safety Awareness.
• Strong understanding of site health and safety requirements.

Desirable Qualifications

• JIB/ECS Gold Card or relevant electrician/wireman qualifications.
• Previous experience working on high-voltage substations or energy infrastructure projects.

Pay Rates:

• First 37 hours: 32.12 per hour
• After 37 hours and first 4 hours on Saturday: 33.87 per hour
• After 4 hours on Saturday, Sundays and bank holidays: 36.65 per hour

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for reliable, safety-conscious Wiremen who can work effectively within a site team while maintaining high standards of electrical workmanship. Candidates must be comfortable working from drawings, following installation procedures and delivering work to strict project deadlines.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age