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Play a key role in the safe installation, maintenance and repair of high‑voltage electrical systems across substations, industrial sites and distribution networks
- Ensure the reliable operation of HV assets in line with statutory regulations and company procedures
- Work within a skilled engineering team delivering essential HV services to critical infrastructure
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Carry out planned and reactive HV maintenance on switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers and associated equipment
- Diagnose and resolve electrical faults to minimise downtime and maintain system reliability
- Install HV components, cabling and protection systems to engineering specifications
- Perform HV testing (VLF, insulation resistance, pressure testing) and support commissioning activities
- Work in accordance with HV safety rules, permits, RAMS and UK legislation including EAWR and PUWER
- Complete job sheets, test records and asset documentation accurately
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
- Experience working on 11kV–33kV systems and above
- Competence in HV switching (AP/CP authorisation desirable)
- Strong understanding of electrical protection systems
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Experience working within substations or distribution network environments
- Familiarity with HV commissioning processes
- Additional HV authorisations or safety certifications
At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us.
Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace.
As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long-term career within OCU Group.
To apply, please submit your CV by the 30th of June.
For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Luke Bolan
at
[email protected].
We review applications every day and may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. We encourage early applications.
At OCU Group, we don’t just deliver infrastructure - we help power modern life.
As one of the UK’s fastest-growing utility and infrastructure businesses, we deliver complex, nationally critical projects across power, energy transition, water, telecoms, and digital infrastructure. Over the last five years, OCU has grown five-fold to a £1.1bn organisation, expanding both organically and through strategic acquisitions across the UK, Australia, New Zealand and India.
Our growth is driven by ambitious people, operational excellence, and a commitment to doing things properly. We work on projects that genuinely matter by supporting the UK’s energy transition, strengthening essential infrastructure, and helping build more sustainable communities for the future.
Whether you’re an experienced professional looking to take ownership of major projects and influence delivery at scale, or someone starting your career through an apprenticeship, graduate programme, or placement route, OCU offers real opportunity to grow, develop, and make an impact.
We are building a business where high performance, collaboration, innovation, and accountability sit at the centre of our culture. Our people are trusted to lead, encouraged to challenge thinking, and supported to continuously develop their skills and careers.
At OCU, you won’t just join a growing business, you’ll help shape it.
Our Culture & Values
At OCU, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We care about safety, lead with integrity, strive to be better every day, make a positive impact, and deliver to grow, together, as One Company United.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At OCU Group, we believe diversity, inclusion, and belonging are fundamental to building stronger teams, better ideas, and a more successful business. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
As part of our commitment to fairness and equality, candidates may be asked to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form during the recruitment process. This information is used for monitoring purposes only and plays no part in hiring decisions.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to offering interviews to candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions who meet the essential criteria for the role.
To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process is, by emailing
[email protected].
