Lead Construction Fitter Jobs at SSE | Electrical Construction | jobs in UK

SSE is an energy company focused on developing, building, operating, and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses that support the energy transition. Its SSEN Distribution business powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses while maintaining a safe and reliable electricity network.

SSE is looking for an experienced Low Voltage to High Voltage Lead Electrical Construction Fitter to join its Southern region team. The role offers an opportunity to work on electricity distribution infrastructure while contributing to safe and reliable network operations.

Role Overview

As a Lead Construction Fitter with SSE, the successful candidate will work as part of a specialist team responsible for constructing electrical apparatus within substations across the electricity distribution network, covering voltages from 11kV to 132kV.

The role will involve working in live substation environments, delivering construction projects safely, installing and commissioning electrical equipment, and responding to emergency fault situations when required.

The successful candidate will also represent SSEN when working with internal and external customers, helping deliver professional customer service while maintaining SSE’s safety and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities as Lead Construction Fitter

• Construct and install electrical apparatus within substations across the 11kV to 132kV distribution network
• Safely deliver construction projects within live electricity substation environments
• Follow operational safety rules, construction procedures, and relevant safety legislation
• Respond to emergency fault scenarios when required
• Install fixed relays onto existing relay panels
• Install and commission CT metering equipment
• Work with DC battery systems and internal panel wiring modifications
• Carry out multicore cable terminating and glanding
• Wire circuit breakers, CTs, and VTs to marshalling kiosks and control panels
• Complete AC/DC wiring and associated electrical construction work
• Replace 33kV outdoor circuit breakers and isolators
• Read and interpret single-line wiring diagrams and cable ferruling
• Maintain high standards of safety, particularly when working on construction sites
• Follow CDM regulations and relevant operational requirements
• Represent SSE and SSEN professionally when dealing with customers and colleagues
• Support a positive team environment and contribute ideas for improvement

Working Pattern & Pay

• Company: SSE / SSEN Distribution
• Job Title: Lead Construction Fitter
• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Salary: £40,525 – £48,427 per year
• Base Locations: Basingstoke, West London, Slough, Reading, Swindon, Oxford, Melksham, Andover, Poole, New Forest, Portsmouth, Petersfield, or Aldershot
• Job Reference: 559116
• Closing Date: 2 October 2026

Start a Career With SSE

Joining SSE as a Lead Construction Fitter provides an opportunity to work on critical electricity distribution infrastructure across the Southern region. The role combines electrical construction, substation work, safety, technical expertise, and customer service.

SSE supports employees with training and development opportunities, while providing the equipment, PPE, tools, and company vehicle required for the role. The position also offers opportunities to gain further authorisations and develop specialist electrical network skills.

Apply Now to become a Lead Construction Fitter with SSE and contribute to the safe construction and maintenance of critical electricity distribution infrastructure across the Southern network.