HV Substation Civils Groundworker
6 days ago
HV Substation Civils Groundworker
Location: Nottingham
Duration: Around 10 months
Rate: £23-26 per hour (depending on experience)
Position: Temporary / Contract
My client is delivering a grid-scale substation in Nottingham and requires experienced civils operatives with strong backgrounds in substations, power stations or HV compounds. This role covers core substation civils elements including drainage, ducting, troughing and concrete works. Suits someone used to controlled HV environments, able to work across multiple disciplines with accuracy and consistency.
Duties
- Install drainage runs, chambers and associated civils infrastructure
- Install single and multi-duct routes for HV cable systems
- Set and install kerbs, edgings and levels to drawings
- Construct reinforced and unreinforced concrete bases, plinths and hard standings
- Install troughing systems and route ways for HV cables and protection
- Support all associated HV civils works including compaction, backfilling and reinstatement
Requirements
- CSCS (Skilled Worker preferred)
- Demonstrable HV substation or power station civils experience
- SHEA Power beneficial
If this sounds like the role for you, please apply and we will reach out.
Please note; WE ARE HIRING FOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: £22.00-£26.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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