Wireman - Substations

About the role

Due to continued growth across our Power T&D business in Scotland, we're looking for experienced Substation Electricians (Wiremen) to join our team. This role will support the installation and maintenance of high-voltage substation equipment across multiple projects throughout Scotland

Flexibility and a willingness to travel and work away from home when required is essential.

What you'll be doing

• Installation of HV plant and apparatus from 33kV to 400kV.


• Installing switchgear, transformers, busbars, connectors, earthing systems and associated equipment.


• Glanding and terminating power and multicore cables.


• Wiring control panels, labels, interlocks and associated systems.


• Reading and interpreting construction drawings, including red and green mark-ups.


• Working closely with site supervisors, project teams and commissioning engineers.


• Maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and workmanship.


• Supporting project delivery and resolving installation issues on site.

Who we're looking for

• SJIB Approved Electrician qualification.


• Experience working within HV substation environments.


• Knowledge of substation installation procedures and practices.


• Ability to work safely at height.


• CPCS or similar qualifications desirable.


• MEWP, Telehandler or ROTO certification desirable.


• SSE, SPEN or National Grid authorisations advantageous.


• Full UK Driving Licence.


• Strong safety focus and communication skills.

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.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

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 want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We're making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we've got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

We're looking to continually improve our recruitment process, so if you have any feedback, please share this with us via candidaterecruitmentenquiries@balfourbeatty.com