Job Title: High Voltage (HV) Cable Jointer
Location: Europe/ Must have right to work passport for the UK or Europe.
Industry: Power Utilities / Energy Infrastructure
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled HV Cable Jointer to join a growing power infrastructure team supporting transmission and distribution projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, jointing, termination, testing, and maintenance of high-voltage underground cable systems.
This role is ideal for a qualified electrical tradesperson with experience working on MV/HV networks and utility infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Install and joint high-voltage underground power cables (11kV – 132kV+)
* Perform straight joints, transition joints, and indoor/outdoor terminations
* Work with cable systems including XLPE, PILC, and EPR
* Assist with cable pulling, duct installation, and trench preparation
* Install cable accessories including link boxes, earthing systems, glands, and cleats
* Conduct electrical testing including insulation resistance, continuity, VLF testing, and phasing
* Support commissioning and energisation of HV cable circuits
* Diagnose and repair cable faults on utility networks
* Maintain strict compliance with HV safety procedures and lock-out/tag-out protocols
* Complete testing reports and installation documentation
Voltage Levels
* MV: 6.6kV – 33kV
* HV: 66kV – 132kV
* EHV (specialist projects): 220kV – 400kV
Requirements
* Electrical Trade Qualification / Electrical Trade Test
* Certified or trained in HV cable jointing
* 3–10+ years' experience in cable jointing within utilities, electrical infrastructure, or power construction
* Experience working on 11kV / 33kV / 132kV cable systems
* Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and cable layouts
* Strong understanding of HV safety standards and procedures
Advantageous:
* Working at Heights certification
* Confined Space Entry
* First Aid training
* Experience working on utility or transmission network projects
What We Offer
* Competitive salary aligned to market benchmarks
* Opportunity to work on major power and grid infrastructure projects
* Exposure to high-voltage and transmission-level networks
* Career progression within the power utilities sector