Electrician

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure – Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure – Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Role overview

As a member of our multi-skilled and mobile site team, you will be responsible for the on-site installation, testing and sign-off of our projects. You will be enthusiastic and keen to solve problems and assist in the delivery of our projects in a manner that exceeds our customers’ expectations and ensures that our work adheres to the Company’s management systems including all occupational health and safety (OH&S), environmental and quality policies and requirements.

The day-to-day activities of this role will involve travelling to a client’s site and carrying out the electrical installation and testing work required for that project including associated paperwork. You will be part of a mechanical and electrical team and assist mechanical trades when required.

Your role

• Carry out electrical installation and refurbishment works on existing water company sites in accordance with the project requirements and programme.
• Work on client sites across the region – you may be required to work away from home and stay overnight during the week subject to the project location and in accordance with the project needs. You may be required to undertake paid overtime as required.
• Work outside and on sites that convey sewage as well as drinking water and comply with the necessary hygiene standards.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously if required.
• Assist the project team to specify job requirements and the parts / equipment / materials needed for the job as well as compile survey reports for quotation purposes.
• Work in the company workshops as required to build and repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Read, understand and follow risk assessments and method statements.
• Inspect, survey, identify faults, carry out works and test electrical systems.
• Complete required paperwork for each project and compile reports as necessary to demonstrate installation and testing work has been carried out successfully, accurately and timely.
• Utilise design drawings, wiring diagrams and manufacturer’s installation manuals to complete assigned projects.
• Be able to trouble shoot when issues arise and follow the correct procedure to identify solutions and ensure they are implemented effectively.
• Compliance with BS7671 requirements as well as company and client specific standards.
• To be accountable to yourself and your co-workers and take responsibility for the health and safety of yourself and all others under your control.
• To work as part of a team and to cooperate with other staff / trades.
• Ensure the quality of your work on site is completed right first time and to Company standards.
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s policies, procedures and work instructions including commitment to working with the Company to achieve its OH&S, environmental and quality objectives and always using correct Personal Protective Equipment.
• Observe and comply with all good working practices.
• Capable of working at heights and in confined spaces in industrial environments.

Qualifications and skills

• 2+ years’ related experience post qualification in electrical installation and testing, preferably in the UK water sector
• Fully qualified electrician (NVQ level 3 or equivalent) (essential)
• City & Guilds 2391 Test and Inspection (advantageous)
• Control and automation experience (advantageous)
• Valid UK driving licence (essential)
• Confined spaces training (preferable)
• ECS Gold card or can easily obtain one
• EUSR…