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Our People

Our people are our strength; we equip employees with the resources and support necessary to be successful, in a safe and rewarding environment.

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We are always keen to hear from candidates with a passion for the industry we operate within and the customers we serve.

We offer competitive salaries and packages as well as opportunities for colleagues to develop and grow. IUS is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all employees. Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

All employees of the company have a duty to give their best and always act so as to protect the company’s interests. Everyone is expected to carry out all reasonable instructions from their managers and supervisors, to observe company policies, procedures and rules that are laid down. This is to ensure efficient working and to secure the safety of themselves, fellow employees and the public.

All employees have an obligation to our customers, Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company, fellow employees and to the public generally, and are expected not to do anything that could adversely affect the good name and reputation of the company or of colleagues.

Steve Bentley

HSQE Manager

Steve is a senior HSQE and Operational Leader with over 30 years’ experience across construction, utilities, and rail. He has a proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex projects, embedding safety, quality, and sustainability into everything we do. He drives performance through strong governance, aligning business systems to ISO standards and industry accreditations, while proactively managing risk and promoting a zero-harm culture. A pragmatic, solutions-focused leader, Steve excels at stakeholder engagement and delivering impactful improvements. His people-first approach builds strong relationships, enhances performance, and consistently delivers safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes that maximise value.

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Richard Read

Finance Manager

Financial governance is an important factor in a well-run business. As the Financial Manager, Richard is responsible for financial reporting as well as statutory compliance. He has been with IUS for almost 20 years and has a major part to play in the financial performance of the business. Richard works closely with the Head of Operations and the Head of Commercial, in ensuring tight cost controls and in driving efficient and profitable performance.

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Louise Sampson

HR Business Partner

Louise is an experienced HR Business Partner with over 8 years’ experience delivering pragmatic people‑focused HR support across SME energy supply, construction, and metering. She partners closely with leaders to align people strategies with business goals while staying connected to day‑to‑day operations to ensure practical, sustainable outcomes. Known for building trusted relationships and understanding organisational challenges, Louise's passion lies in creating environments where individuals and teams can thrive. Her earlier career in FMCG customer operations shaped her enthusiasm for people, performance, and development, grounding her commercially aware and human‑centred approach to HR.

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Ben Stokoe

Head of Operations

Ben has responsibility for the delivery of a diverse portfolio of works. This includes contestable connections, multi utility, distribution network operator infrastructure and a multitude of private systems. Ben must ensure that all works are delivered safely, on time, to budget and to the appropriate quality. Working in the industry for over 30 years, Ben has a broad knowledge of maintenance and construction activity for both underground and overhead networks. He also has a capable and experienced management team, whom he utilises to execute the works for our valued customers.

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Tony Askins

Business Development Manager

Tony has worked in the industry for over 40 years and brings a wealth of operational and commercial experience to the business. As well as working in tendering & estimating, Tony has previously been a fully authorised Senior Authorised Person. Tony leads the IUS Sales Hub team, generating new enquiries and seeking out potential clients, with an aim to sustainably grow our business. He is customer focused and is responsive to all opportunities, which IUS receive. Tony works with the senior management team in the production of the Business Growth Strategy Plan and reports on its performance, following implementation.

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Andy Maclennan

Director

Andy leads the IUS senior management team, having gained considerable operational and commercial knowledge working in the rail and electricity distribution sectors. His leadership style and direction enable the IUS senior management team to take ownership of the strategy and performance of the business, setting realistic and sustainable growth aspirations. Andy is customer focused and values the importance of long-term relationships and repeat order business founded on a quality service at a competitive price.

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Careers in IUS

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Tesla

In Scotland IUS has delivered a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), which impressed Michał Kuciński of Tesla. "I want to acknowledge the outstanding work that the IUS team has been consistently delivering at the Little Raith site over the past few months. Certainly, from my side, it feels like Tesla and IUS developed a partnership with a common goal of completing our BESS project on time, in the best possible quality. The team that I’m working with on day-to-day basis is of utmost help, impresses with professionalism, puts attention to small but important details and represents a united front with Tesla. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the entire IUS team involved.”

Portakabin

Johnathan Ridsdale from Portakabin has sent IUS positive feedback. "Many thanks for the excellent emergency response and work carried out on our High Voltage cable fault. Special thanks for going above and beyond in urgently attending the site, making it safe, and staying with us to find the fault. Thank you for putting plans in place to bring plant and a workforce to the site, in order to excavate the cable and restore power."

Nissan

Nissan utilise IUS for both substation construction and maintenance at their car manufacturing plant in Sunderland. Ian McClelland, a Nissan Electrical Engineer, has thanked the IUS team for all of the support provided to assist the operation of their plant, which is critical to production.

University of Leeds

IUS design, procure and construct contestable connections including at the University of Leeds. Simon Gough, Head of Engineering Services sent his appreciation to IUS for the assistance with a Northern Powergrid 33kV connection application, associated with a new primary substation.

ESP Utilities Group

ESP Utilities Group are an Independent Distribution Network Operator and IUS deliver contestable connections to their adoptable standards. Following a recent connection, Adrian White an Operations Engineer at ESP commented, “May I congratulate you all for the build and care taken at the substation, very well done.”

Persimmon Homes

Persimmon Homes thanked the IUS Multi Utility team for their good performance in recent months and on the Garforth and Skelmanthorpe schemes in particular. These are challenging developments and Samuel Sowery the Technical Director recognised that, “IUS have gone above and beyond to complete the works.”

WGM Engineering

WGM have recognised an outstanding level of service provided by IUS at Dalmarnock Wastewater Treatment Works. Scott Gallagher, a WGM Senior Contracts Manager, paid tribute to the performance of the IUS team, stating “I was delighted with the professionalism, flexibility and technical expertise, when assisting WGM in restoring essential supplies to the site.”

CMDP

CMDP engaged with IUS to deliver the power to a new Water Treatment Works for Southern Water at Burham Water. Following a shutdown, Neil Cuthbert of CDMP commented, "Sounds like an amazing effort by all to achieve this milestone, which will provide the site resilience. Just goes to show what can be done by a great team of committed professionals."

BELCO

IUS has delivered a number of prestigious projects for BELCO in Bermuda, including the 22kV substations and 4kV substations associated with the new International Airport. The client’s representative, Jonathan Pedro praised IUS for delivering the project on time and to budget, with no health and safety related incidents.

Northern Powergrid

IUS delivers a number of frameworks for Northern Powergrid including secondary SCADA. The Northern Powergrid Delivery Engineer, Jamie Braithwaite said, "I've found the IUS team to be professional, customer focused and ready to help support the SCADA project at all times. They manage their teams and the wider IUS resources very well. I look forward to continuing to work with the team into ED2. Great job!"