HV Cable Jointer

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