Lightning conductor engineers install and maintain lightning conductors and electrical earthing systems on tall buildings and structures.
You could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
Wages are set annually by the National Joint Council for the Steeplejack and Lightning Protection Agency. As of July 2019 the hourly rates for apprentices are:
The full rate for a qualified engineer with SVQ Level 2 is £10.89, and with SVQ Level 3 is between £11.47 and £12.17 an hour. With experience, you could earn a salary of up to £35,000 a year.
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Most jobs are with specialist firms of steeplejacks and lightning conductor engineers. There may be a small number of opportunities with construction or civil engineering companies.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Association of Technical Lightning and Access Specialists (ATLAS)
Tel: 0844 249 0026
E-mail:
info@atlas.org.uk
Website:
http://www.atlas.org.uk
Twitter:
@ATLAS_Office
Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)
Tel: 0344 994 8800
E-mail:
scotland.apprenticeships@citb.co.uk
Website:
http://www.citb.co.uk
Twitter:
@CITB_UK
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/citb.uk/
CITB is the Sector Skills Council which covers a wide range of sectors in the development and maintenance of the built environment. Its careers website (bconstructive.co.uk) provides a wide range of information on jobs in the construction industry.
Steeplejack and Lightning Protection Training Group
Tel: 0844 249 0023
E-mail:
info@slptraininggroup.org.uk
Website:
http://www.slptraininggroup.org.uk
Twitter:
@SLPTraining