Land and Power Ltd

About us
Land and Power Ltd is a NERS-accredited Independent Connection Provider and civil/electrical engineering contractor based in Henfield, West Sussex. We design and deliver electrical connections from LV up to 33kV for developers, landowners and utilities across the South East, alongside solar and wind construction, coastal and flood-defence civils, and the associated groundworks. We're a close-knit, hands-on team and we're growing, which is why we're looking for an experienced civil operative to join us.
The role
You'll be a key member of our site teams installing the civil infrastructure that sits behind every electrical connection we deliver: excavation, ducting, cable laying and pulling, chambers, reinstatement and everything in between. Work is predominantly in the highway and on development sites, so streetworks competence and a safe-digging mindset are essential.
Day to day you'll be:
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<li>Excavating trenches by hand and machine, installing ducting and laying/pulling LV and HV cables</li>
<li>Setting out and installing draw pits, chambers, bases and plinths for substations and switchgear</li>
<li>Scanning for and avoiding underground services using CAT &amp; Genny and utility drawings</li>
<li>Backfilling, compacting and reinstating to NRSWA/HAUC specification</li>
<li>Setting up and maintaining safe streetworks sites, including signing, lighting and guarding</li>
<li>Operating plant (excavators, dumpers, rollers) where ticketed</li>
<li>Working safely to our RAMS, permits and DNO/client requirements, and keeping good site records</li>
<li>Occasionally helping out with agricultural and estate work on the farm where we're based</li>
</ul>
What we're looking for – essential
<ul>
<li>Proven experience installing ducting and cabling on electrical infrastructure / utilities projects</li>
<li>NRSWA Streetworks operative card (Units 1 &amp; 2 as a minimum; further units an advantage)</li>
<li>Safe digging / avoidance of underground services training and confident use of CAT &amp; Genny</li>
<li>Current CPCS/NPORS plant tickets (360° excavator and/or forward-tipping dumper)</li>
<li>Full UK driving licence</li>
<li>Sound understanding of site health &amp; safety; CSCS card</li>
<li>A practical, reliable, can-do attitude and the ability to work well in a small team</li>
</ul>
Desirable
<ul>
<li>Driver CPC and C1 (7.5 tonne) entitlement</li>
<li>Agricultural or estate experience – plant, machinery, fencing, groundcare</li>
<li>HV/LV cable jointing or termination awareness</li>
<li>Confined spaces, abrasive wheels, manual handling or first aid certification</li>
<li>Experience working to UKPN / SSEN specifications</li>
</ul>
What we offer
<ul>
<li>Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications</li>
<li>Permanent, full-time position with a well-established, growing local business</li>
<li>Varied work across electrical infrastructure, renewables, coastal civils and the farm – no two weeks the same</li>
<li>Ongoing training and support to add further tickets and qualifications</li>
<li>Company PPE and equipment provided</li>
<li>Company pension scheme and paid holiday</li>
</ul>
How to apply
Click Apply and send us your CV with a short note on your experience. We'll aim to come back to every applicant. Land and Power Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Benefits:
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<li>On-site parking</li>
</ul>
Work Location: In person

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