Central Scotland · M&E / Electrical · Demand: Moderate-High

Electrician Jobs in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is one of Scotland's strongest construction job markets — civic and public sector builds, university construction, financial and technology office development, and residential growth across the Lothians create consistent demand.

Typical pay: £20–£30 per hour · Card required: JIB Gold Card (ECS) — NVQ Level 3 and AM2

Electrician Jobs in Edinburgh — What to Expect

How to qualify as a Electrician

To work as a qualified electrician on UK construction sites, you need NVQ Level 3 (City & Guilds 2357 or equivalent) and the AM2 practical assessment, which qualifies you for a JIB (ECS) Gold Card. Most electricians complete a JIB apprenticeship or a college-based route with work placement.

Career progression

JIB electricians can progress to working supervisor, electrical foreman, M&E site supervisor, M&E project manager, or electrical contracts manager. Self-employment is common and day rates for experienced electricians are strong.

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JIB electricians are in high demand across the UK. Register with Phoenix Gray to access live electrical jobs on commercial, residential, and M&E projects — we place electricians across London, the Midlands, North West, and nationwide.

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Access to live vacancies in Edinburgh
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Typical Electrician Duties in Edinburgh

First and second fix electrical installation

Containment and trunking

Cable pulling and termination

Distribution boards

Testing and commissioning

Building services fit-out

Project Types Recruiting Electricians in Edinburgh

Civic and public sectorUniversity and college constructionFinancial and technology officesResidential developments