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Balfour Beatty plc

Approved Electrician

Balfour Beatty plcSeascale, England, United Kingdom· Full-time
Added 2 Sept · still live

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Salary

Not disclosed by employer

524195% match

SOC code · predicted

Electricians and electrical fitters

£41,700

Going rate

Skilled Worker going rate

This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa

SOC 5241 (95% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Balfour Beatty plc is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.

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About the role

About The Role

Electricians – Register Your Interest for Future Opportunities at Sellafield

Are you an experienced Electrician looking for your next opportunity on one of the UK's most important infrastructure and nuclear projects?

At Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick, we're continually building our talent pipeline for future electrical installation and maintenance opportunities at Sellafield. By registering your interest, you'll be among the first to hear about upcoming roles

What you'll be doing

As part of our electrical team, future opportunities may involve:

  • Installation and commissioning of industrial electrical systems
  • Power distribution, containment, lighting, earthing and control wiring installations
  • Working on LV and ELV systems, temporary electrical supplies, and MEP infrastructure
  • Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, schematics and cable schedules
  • Electrical testing and inspection in line with BS 7671 regulations
  • Working collaboratively with engineers, supervisors and other trades
  • Maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance
  • Supporting apprentices and junior electricians through mentoring and knowledge sharing

Who we're looking for

We're Interested In Hearing From Candidates Who Have

  • A recognised Electrical Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 equivalent
  • ECS or CSCS card relevant to the role
  • 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
  • Experience within industrial, infrastructure, utilities, oil & gas, nuclear, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments
  • Strong understanding of safe working practices and procedural compliance
  • IOSH qualification (desirable)

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?

Benefits

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 Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.

We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

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

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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://disabilityconfid
ent.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.

Ready to apply? This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa.

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Where this offer sits in the market

SOC 5241 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~91k in sample
P25 £32kP75 £49k
SOC 5241
£25kmedian £40kgoing rate £42k£58k

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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?

The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5241 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.