2 Substation Wiremen (Electrician) roles in Manchester

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Job No. BBUK17793

Substation Wiremen (Electrician) - Manchester

Power T&D

Operational Specialists

Manchester
Permanent

About the role

Join Balfour Beatty as a Substation Wireman (Electrician) – Various Sites in England & Wales


Balfour Beatty, a leader in infrastructure and engineering, is expanding our team of skilled Substation Wiremen across England and Wales. We’re looking for experienced electricians to support the installation and commissioning of high-voltage (HV) plant and apparatus.


Key Responsibilities:




  • Install HV equipment at all voltage levels from 33kV to 400kV, including switchgear, transformers, busbars, connectors, and ground earthing systems.




  • Perform hot tinning, mechanical bending/forming, and erection of aluminium and steel structures.




  • Install and terminate multicore and power cables, ensuring compliance with client standards.




  • Read, interpret, and apply modifications to red and green drawings.




  • Install electrical labels, interlocks, and wire control panels.




  • Resolve on-site electrical issues in coordination with site supervisors and managers, ensuring adherence to all procedures.




  • Maintain strict compliance with safety protocols and industry standards at all times



What you'll be doing


  • To liaise with the Project Management Team on progress of the job to guarantee
    activities are coordinated effectively across the project.

  • Work with the relevant supporting functions to ensure equipment and materials
    are delivered to site in a timely manner

  • Ensure that accidents and near-miss incidents are promptly reported giving
    accurate details established at the time of the incident, assist in investigations
    when required

  • To ensure that documenting of data and reporting requirements are satisfied
    within the time frames required by all team members

  • Work closely with the commissioning team and engineering department for
    successful interfacing

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are Essential:



  • SJIB Qualified 1.1 Competent in the installation of HV Substation apparatus.

  • Competent in site installation procedures

  • CPCS training or similar

  • Ability to work at Heights

  • Able to pro-actively develop and maintain a strong safety culture.

  • Able to identify competencies and skills required to undertake tasks and ensure
    that personnel are trained and competent to carry this out

  • Good communication skills to effectively brief team and engage with wider
    functions at a range of levels of seniority.

  • Hold Current UK Driving Licence


The following qualities/experience are desirable:



  • SSE/SPEN/NG authorisations as required. 1.2 MEWP licence and/or

  • Telehandler/ROTO preferred.


 


The candidate is likely to have the following:



  • Experience of working in high voltage substations environments

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.


 

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.


From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.


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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