Highways Electrician

Highways Electrician Location: Primarily London & surrounding areas, with travel across the UK as required Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £48,000 per annum (starting) + shift allowances Are you looking for a role where you can grow, upskill, and work on exciting highways and rail projects? A busy and expanding contractor is seeking motivated Highways Electricians to join their team. This is a hands-on role with opportunities to gain experience across street lighting, motorways, and specialist electrical infrastructure, supported by an experienced team. Key Requirements HERS ECS card (or working towards it) Experience in highways or street lighting electrical works preferred 714/2391 Testing & Inspection 18th Edition Wiring Regulations NVQ Level 3 in Highways Electrical Systems (completed or partially completed) G39 and IPAF certifications desirable JIB Gold Card, 7.5T licence, HIAB ticket, or motorway experience advantageous Strong commitment to Health & Safety Flexible for night work and working away from homeCandidates without full highways experience but actively training or partially qualified are welcome - you'll work alongside experienced colleagues to gain hands-on experience. Responsibilities Street lighting installations, isolator works, and lantern conversions Column installations and SWA terminations (25mm+ advantageous) ANPR camera systems and other highways electrical infrastructure Rail lighting and associated electrical works across diverse environments Package & Benefits Salary: £48,000 per annum (starting) Holidays: 38 days including bank holidays Company van & fuel card Laptop provided Health & Dental Care scheme Overtime: Competitive rates with regular opportunities Working away allowance: £30 per night when away from home Night shift uplift: 0.5 multiplier Daily food allowance: £20 when working away Ongoing training, certifications, and structured career progressionThis role is ideal for individuals happy to travel and work away from home. You'll join a supportive, professional team, gain exposure to a wide range of projects, and enjoy clear progression pathways. We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to . Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission