Highway Electrician

Highways Electrician
£40,000–£45,000 + Night Uplift (OTE £50,000+)
Full‑Time, Permanent

Company vehicle, fuel card, tools and PPE
Training on modern ITS, traffic systems and highway technologies
Progression routes into commissioning, senior electrician or supervisor roles
London Network - Ideally based in North London / Luton (client will consider candidates within London and Home Counties also) 
Overview
A leading highways technology contractor is seeking a Highways Electrician to support installation, maintenance and repair of electrical assets across London’s strategic road network. The role covers traffic systems, street lighting and modern highway technology, working a 50/50 split of days and nights with uplifts taking annual earnings to £50k+.
This is a long‑term, stable position with opportunities to develop into ITS, traffic signals, and smart‑highway technology.
 
Highway Electrician Key Responsibilities

Install, maintain and repair electrical highway assets including:
Street lighting columns, feeder pillars and distribution equipment
Traffic signal infrastructure, detection loops and roadside controllers
Highway technology such as CCTV, ANPR, VMS, comms cabinets and power supplies
Carry out fault‑finding, diagnostics and reactive repairs on live highway networks.
Complete safe isolations, electrical testing and certification to BS7671 standards.
Support minor civils tasks linked to electrical works (ducting, reinstatement awareness, small excavations).
Work safely within TM-controlled environments, following RAMS and sector safety procedures.
Maintain accurate job sheets, test results and digital documentation.
Operate as part of a mobile field team across London and surrounding areas. 
Highway Electrician Essential Requirements

17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (essential).
Level 3 Electrical Installations Diploma or equivalent is preferred — but candidates with fewer formal qualifications will be considered if they have strong practical experience.
Experience in street lighting, traffic systems, highways electrical work, or industrial/commercial electrical environments.
Full UK Driving Licence. (essential)
Willingness to work days, nights and occasional weekends as part of a rota.
Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently. 
Highway Electrician Desirable

Understanding of DNO networks, safe isolation and electrical safety.
714/ 2391 / 2391‑52 Testing & Inspection
HESA & HEA certification
G39
IPAF / PASMA
ECS / CSCS / Gold card
Experience with ITS, traffic signals or comms cabinetsCandidates missing some of the above will still be considered if they show strong aptitude and willingness to train.
 
If you’re a skilled Highway Electrician or Commercial Electrician looking to break into the highway sector/try something new. Plus looking for a stable, well‑supported role with genuine development opportunities, apply with your latest CV and we’ll be in touch to discuss the next steps.

Dom @ UtiliseRecruitment .co .uk