Electrical Installation Technician - BESS
Location: Aberdeen, Scotland
Rate: £250-£300 per day (Outside IR35) - negotiable
Start Date: ASAP / June 2025
Contract Length: 6 months (likely extension)
Turner Lovell are supporting a leading EPC contractor delivering cutting-edge Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across the UK. We're seeking experienced Electrical Installation Technicians to join fast-paced project sites focusing on the physical installation and electrical integration of critical grid-scale assets. This is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to Scotland's energy transition, working with a contractor that boasts a strong project pipeline and the chance for repeat engagements.
This role suits individuals with solid site-based electrical installation experience, particularly those who have worked on BESS, substations, or utility-scale renewable projects.
Key Responsibilities
Power & Control Wiring : Install and terminate high-voltage and low-voltage cabling between batteries, PCS/inverters, transformers, and switchgear.
Conduit & Cable Tray Systems : Install structured routes for control and power cables to ensure clean, compliant site layouts.
Containment Installation : Install electrical containment systems including cable trays, ladder racks, trunking, and conduit to ensure safe, tidy, and regulation-compliant cable routing.
Grounding & Bonding : Implement robust earthing systems in line with safety and regulatory standards.
Equipment Installation :
Battery enclosures/racks
Power Conversion Systems (PCS)
MV/LV Transformers and Switchgear
Disconnects, breakers, and fuses
Requirements
Valid CSCS or CCNSG Safety Passport
Strong electrical installation background (preferably in utility-scale BESS, renewables, or substations)
Comfortable interpreting electrical schematics and layout drawings
Able to work collaboratively with site supervisors, HV teams, and commissioning engineers
Commitment to safety and site compliance protocols
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a high-performance team delivering next-generation energy infrastructure. If you're an installation professional looking to engage in meaningful work that's shaping the UK's energy future, we'd like to hear from you.
To apply or learn more, contact Maddie Jacob or Marcus Horne on 0207 448 1100 or email /
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