- Duration: Contact us for current duration
- Price:Contact us for pricing – 0141 433 0099
- Location: Innovo Academy – East End of Glasgow
- Prerequisites: Plumbing, gas, or electrical background recommended
- Certification:EUSR/NSAP Smart Metering qualification
Smart Meter Installation Course in Glasgow
The UK’s smart meter rollout is one of the largest infrastructure programmes in the country, and it is creating thousands of jobs for qualified smart meter installers. Our EUSR/NSAP approved Smart Meter Installation course in Glasgow trains you for a career in this growing sector, providing the qualification required by energy companies and metering contractors to work on domestic and commercial smart meter installations.
Smart meter installation is a well-paid career with strong job security. Energy companies and their approved contractors are actively recruiting qualified installers across Scotland, with demand consistently outstripping supply. This course provides the entry point into this sector.
SMART METERING
What the Course Covers
- Smart metering technology – how smart meters work, communication systems, and the smart metering infrastructure
- Gas and electrical safety for metering work – safe working procedures specific to meter installation environments
- Installation procedures for gas and electricity smart meters
- Commissioning and system activation
- Customer interaction and in-home display setup
- Fault diagnosis and common installation issues
- Relevant regulations, industry standards, and EUSR requirements
- Health and safety in domestic and commercial metering environments
Who Should Attend
- People looking for a career in the utility sector with no prior experience
- Gas and electrical engineers wanting to diversify into smart metering
- Career changers attracted by the strong employment prospects and competitive pay
- Anyone looking for a qualification that leads directly to employment
Career Outcomes and Earning Potential
Qualified smart meter installers are employed by energy companies (British Gas, OVO, EDF, Scottish Power) and specialist metering contractors across Scotland and the UK. The role involves visiting domestic and commercial properties to install smart meters, replace legacy meters, and ensure systems are operational. It offers competitive salaries, company vehicles, and the security of working in a sector with guaranteed long-term demand.
Starting salaries for smart meter installers typically range from £25,000 to £35,000, with experienced installers and team leaders earning more. The role also offers clear progression routes into supervisory, technical, and management positions within energy companies.
Frequently asked questions
What is EUSR certification?
EUSR (Energy & Utility Skills Register) is the recognised skills registration body for the utility sector. EUSR certification confirms that you have been trained and assessed to the required standard for smart meter installation.
Do I need any prior qualifications?
Contact us to discuss the current prerequisites. The course is designed to be accessible, but some basic technical aptitude is beneficial.
What do smart meter installers earn?
Starting salaries typically range from £25,000 to £35,000, with opportunities for progression. Many employers also provide company vehicles and benefits.
Who employs smart meter installers?
Major energy companies and their approved contractors, including British Gas, OVO Energy, EDF, Scottish Power, and specialist metering firms like Morrison Data Services and Lowri Beck.
