2 Approved Electrician roles in London

Job No. BBUK11522

Approved Electrician - London

Rail

Operational Specialists

London
Permanent

About the role

Balfour Beatty is looking for a Traction & Substations Approved Electrician to join our Rail Team in London. This role will support the delivery of power supply upgrades for the new generation of Piccadilly Line trains as part of our multi-year framework with London Underground.


Key Responsibilities:



  • Carry out electrical installation work efficiently and to high standards.

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • National Working Rules for the Electrical Contracting Industry

    • IET Wiring Regulations (BS7671)

    • Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

    • Construction Industry Safety Regulations



  • Work across multiple sites in London to support project delivery.


Requirements:



  • Approved Electrician status with relevant traction and substations experience.

  • Strong knowledge of BS7671 Wiring Regulations and industry safety standards.

  • Ability to work on London Underground power supply projects.

  • A proactive and safety-conscious approach to electrical work.


This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a major infrastructure project with one of the UK’s leading engineering companies.


📩 Apply now to join our team and help power the future of London’s rail network!


 

What you'll be doing


  • Work on the delivery of electrical activities to ensure they are delivered safely, on time, to budget, meeting business and technical requirements.

  • Understand all technical queries or requests for Information for timely issue and response.

  • Implement change as required.

  • Maintain a robust document control of all technical documentation and information.

  • Anticipate, manage, and resolve technical issues within the design cable routes. Identify risks and facilitate the resolution of all issues raised.

  • Progress chasing to ensure critical events occur on the scheduled date.

  • Keep up to date with specification and technical legislative changes.

  • Ensure that non-conformances are recorded. Support the Quality Team with the investigation of any reported non-conformances.

  • Deliver toolbox talks and updates to company policies and procedures to the installation Team.

  • Ensure that lessons-learnt and knowledge-capture are practiced as business as usual.

  • Live the Balfour Beatty Values.

  • Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm

Who we're looking for


  • Successfully completed a registered apprenticeship in the relevant field or an equivalent training program, with hands-on experience in electrical installation work.


  • Achieved a Level 3 NVQ in one of the following areas, including all knowledge and performance assessments, along with the AM2 industry assessment of occupational competence:




    • Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Installation – Buildings & Structures)




    • Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures, and the Environment)




    • Electrotechnical Qualification (Installation) Apprenticeship Standard (or an approved equivalent)






  • Successfully completed either:




    • JIB Mature Candidate Assessment, including the AM2




    • Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification, including the AM2E






Approved Electrician Requirements


For those applying for the Approved Electrician position, additional qualifications are required:




  • Must have fully met the requirements for an Electrician as an Installation or Maintenance Electrician.




  • Have at least two years of experience as an Installation or Maintenance Electrician after completing training and immediately prior to applying.




  • Proven competence in Inspection and Testing, demonstrated by obtaining one of the following:




    • NET Advanced Assessment of Competence (AAC)




    • Level 3 Certificate in the Certification of Electrical Installations (Inspection, Testing, and Certification of Electrical Installations)





Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level. Some of our key benefits are:



  • Contract Type JIB Weekly £22.83 p/hour

  • 37.5 core base hours per week

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

  • Pension savings schemes

  • A whole host of other BB staff employee bens (discounts, exclusive offers etc)

  • Refer a friend bonus scheme

About us

Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UKs rail networks designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth. From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.


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 is able to 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 working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/


We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

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