Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
LV/HV Cable Jointing Auditor – Power Up Quality and Safety
Are you an experienced LV/HV professional with a passion for quality, safety, and continuous improvement? We’re looking for a Cable Jointing Auditor to help ensure the highest standards across our power distribution projects.
In this key role, you’ll carry out site audits, assess compliance with DNO standards, and play a vital part in maintaining safe and reliable electrical networks. You’ll have the opportunity to influence best practice, mentor jointing teams, and make a real difference to the performance and integrity of our operations.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Conduct planned and ad-hoc site audits covering LV/HV jointing, terminations, and associated works.
* Verify that all works meet DNO specifications, statutory regulations, and internal procedures.
* Check workmanship, materials, tooling, and equipment to confirm compliance with required standards.
* Assess operative competence, authorisations, and safe systems of work (permits, risk assessments, RAMS).
* Produce detailed audit reports outlining findings, corrective actions, and improvement recommendations.
* Identify recurring issues and support training and best practice initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
* Liaise with Supervisors, Project Managers, and SHEQ teams to resolve non-conformances.
* Monitor compliance with environmental, health, safety, and quality systems.
* Provide coaching and mentoring to jointing teams to raise awareness and standards.
* Assist in incident investigations where workmanship or compliance issues may be a factor.
What You’ll Bring
* Proven experience as an LV/HV Cable Jointing Auditor within distribution networks.
* Deep understanding of DNO standards, ESQCR, and Health & Safety legislation.
* Strong technical knowledge of safe isolation, live working, and jointing practices.
* Previous auditing, QA, or supervisory experience is highly desirable.
* Excellent communication and reporting skills with the ability to write clear, factual audit reports.
* Confident using Microsoft Office and digital audit tools.
* Full UK driving licence.
Why Join Us?
This is your opportunity to play a key role in maintaining the quality, safety, and reliability of critical power infrastructure. You’ll join a forward-thinking, safety-focused organisation that values technical expertise, continuous learning, and professional growth.
Driven by values, powered by inclusion.
At OCU, our values guide everything we do: integrity, collaboration, respect, innovation and one company united. They shape how we work with our clients, communities, and each other. We believe that inclusion is more than a principle — it’s the foundation of our success. By embracing equity and ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive, we create a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone feels they belong.
Together, we build stronger teams, deliver better outcomes, and grow in ways that reflect the communities we serve. If you want to be part of a culture where values matter and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do apply now and help us shape the future together.
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