Job Description:

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 cabinets

Candidates 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