Commercial Electrician

Commercial Electrician - Data Cabling & Electrical Installations

Location: London, Kent & South East
Salary: £200 - £250 per day, depending on experience
Sector: Commercial Electrical / Data Cabling / Network Infrastructure
Employment Type: Contract / Day Rate

The Opportunity

Hill McGlynn are currently working with an established electrical and network cabling contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Electrician to join their team, working on projects across London, Kent and the South East.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Electrician with a strong background in commercial electrical installations, structured data cabling and network infrastructure.

The company specialises in electrical engineering, structured data cabling and network infrastructure solutions across commercial environments, including offices, healthcare facilities, educational buildings and retail premises.

The successful candidate will undertake commercial electrical installations alongside specialist data cabling works, including installation, termination, testing and certification.

A valid ECS Gold Card, commercial electrical experience and proven data cabling installation and testing experience are essential for this position.

The Role

As Commercial Electrician, you will be responsible for delivering electrical installation and structured data cabling works across commercial projects, ensuring all installations meet the required quality and safety standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

Carrying out commercial electrical installation works across various building environments.

Installing structured data cabling systems and associated network infrastructure.

Working with Cat5e, Cat6 and Cat6a data cabling systems.

Installing cable containment, including tray, basket, trunking and conduit.

Running, routing, dressing and terminating data cables.

Installing data outlets, patch panels and network cabinets.

Testing and certifying structured data cabling installations using appropriate testing equipment.

Identifying and resolving data cabling faults and performance issues.

Undertaking general electrical installation and associated maintenance works.

Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and technical specifications.

Testing and inspecting electrical installations within the scope of relevant qualifications.

Working closely with site teams, supervisors and other trades.

Ensuring all work complies with electrical regulations and Health & Safety requirements.

Maintaining high standards of work and meeting project deadlines.

About You

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Commercial Electrician with a strong technical background in electrical installations and structured data cabling.

You will ideally have:

Proven commercial electrical installation experience - essential.

Valid ECS Gold Card - essential.

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent - essential.

18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification - desirable.

Strong experience installing structured data cabling systems - essential.

Proven experience testing and certifying data cabling installations - essential.

Experience installing Cat5e, Cat6 and/or Cat6a cabling.

Experience with data terminations, patch panels, network cabinets and outlets.

Knowledge of data cabling testing equipment and fault diagnosis.

Good understanding of commercial electrical installations and containment systems.

Ability to interpret technical drawings and installation specifications.

Fibre optic installation experience would be advantageous.

Strong knowledge of electrical safety regulations.

Excellent attention to detail and high standards of work.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Flexibility to travel across London, Kent and the South East.

What's on Offer?

Competitive day rate of £200 - £250, depending on experience.

Opportunity to work with an established electrical and network cabling contractor.

Variety of commercial electrical and structured data cabling projects.

Exposure to specialist network infrastructure installations.

Opportunity to work across commercial, healthcare, education and retail environments.

Hands-on role combining electrical installation, structured cabling and testing.

Projects across London, Kent and the South East.

Interested?

If you're a qualified Commercial Electrician with a valid ECS Gold Card, strong commercial electrical experience and proven expertise in structured data cabling installation and testing, Hill McGlynn would like to hear from you.

For further information about the role, company and upcoming projects, please apply today and a member of the Hill McGlynn team will be in touch
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed