SELECT
SELECT is Scotland's largest construction trade association for the electrical contracting industry, founded in 1900. It provides membership services, UKAS-accredited inspections, and Qualifications Scotland-accredited training to electrical contractors across Scotland.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1900
- HeadquartersPenicuik, United Kingdom
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What SELECT does
SELECT is Scotland's largest construction trade association for the electrical contracting industry, operating continuously since 1900. It serves Member electrical contracting firms operating across Scotland with a portfolio of services centred on technical helpline support, employment and HR advice, business support, health and safety guidance, and access to discounted training and products. The organisation runs a UKAS accredited Technical Advisers inspection service under ISO 17020, and delivers Qualifications Scotland accredited training courses (covering BS 7671 wiring regulations, inspection and testing, Scottish Building Standards, and safety certifications) at a purpose-built training centre near Edinburgh, with classroom, virtual, and in-house delivery options. SELECT also administers SJIB Grade Card and ECS card services and works with SECTT on apprenticeship pathways, making it an integrated regulatory, training, and certification body for the Scottish electrotechnical trade.
SELECT monetises primarily through recurring membership subscriptions and a sliding-scale turnover levy on Member companies, supplemented by a one-time application fee, probationary membership fees, and training course fees that are discounted for Members. The 2026 published pricing sets a Principal Representative subscription at £373, additional Associate Representatives at £150 each, a £325 application fee, and turnover levies ranging from 0.3136% on the first £500,000 of member turnover down to 0.0216% above £6.5 million. Distribution is via a field-based team of four Membership Representatives covering regional territories across Scotland, complemented by an online application portal, phone/email enquiry channels, an Associate Member scheme for industry suppliers, and a multi-channel marketing programme including a monthly newsletter, bi-monthly CABLEtalk magazine, and an annual Toolbox Talks roadshow.
SELECT firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SELECT
- Legal name
- SELECT
- Website
- https://select.org.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1900
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- SELECT is Scotland's largest construction trade association for the electrical contracting industry, founded in 1900. It provides membership services, UKAS-accredited inspections, and Qualifications Scotland-accredited training to electrical contractors across Scotland.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SELECT industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Trade Association Services
- NAICS
- Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Professional Organizations (813920)
- SIC
- Services-Membership Organizations (8600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Testing, Commissioning & Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E/Arc Flash) (EDAOABAM)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN), Professional & Occupational Licensing Examination Authorities (EDADAFAD)
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Where SELECT is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Penicuik
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
SELECT business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership subscription based on tiered rates (Principal Representative: £373 in 2026, Additional Associate Representative: £150), plus turnover levy on a sliding scale based on company revenue.
- Application Fee: One-time application fee of £325 plus VAT charged upon initial membership application.
- Turnover Levy: Percentage-based levy on member company turnover: 0.3136% on first £500,000, 0.16763% between £500,001-£1,500,000, 0.0433% between £1,500,001-£6,500,000, 0.0216% from £6,500,001+. Minimum subscription for turnover under £125,000 is £746.00 + VAT.
- Probationary Membership Fee: Probationary Membership costs £200 plus VAT for up to 12-month registration period, with potential partial refund upon converting to full membership.
- Training Course Fees: SELECT offers training courses at discounted rates for Members. Non-Members pay full course costs. Courses include BS 7671 wiring regulations, inspection and testing, and Scottish Building Standards.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Principal Representative Membership |
| Subscription | Annual | Associate Representative Additional Fee |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Initial Application Fee |
| Subscription | Annual | Turnover-based Levy |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Probationary Membership |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Training Courses |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels10 records
SELECT product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SELECT is Scotland's largest construction trade association for the electrical contracting industry, delivering membership services centred on technical helpline advice, employment and business support, health and safety guidance, and discounted products. The association operates a UKAS accredited Technical Advisers inspection service in accordance with ISO 17020, runs Qualifications Scotland accredited training courses (including BS 7671, inspection and testing, and Scottish Building Standards), and administers SJIB Grade Card and ECS certification for electricians. Membership tiers include Principal and Associate Representatives, with a turnover-based levy funding the association's industry representation and training activities.
Product overview
SELECT is Scotland's largest construction trade association for the electrical contracting industry, operating since 1900. The organization offers a unified portfolio of membership services centered on trade association support, combining membership benefits (technical helpline, employment advice, business support, health and safety guidance), accredited training courses (including Qualifications Scotland-approved BS 7671 programs), SJIB Grade Card services for ECS certification, and technical category accreditation across ten disciplines. The core offering consists of membership services paired with training programs and professional certification through the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB), supported by supplementary tools like the Switched On newsletter and MY SELECT member portal.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- SELECT Training Courses Comprehensive training across industry technical and managerial skills for the electrical contracting industry, including BS 7671 courses, inspection and testing, Scottish Building Standards, and various safety certifications. Several courses are Qualifications Scotland accredited and accepted by the SJIB for Grade Card renewal. Delivered at purpose-built training centre with classroom, virtual classroom, and in-house options for groups of ten or more. Members receive discounted rates.
- SELECT Membership Services Membership benefits for Scotland's largest construction trade association including technical helpline, employment advice, business support, health and safety guidance, wealth of free resources, and discounted products. Available in Principal Representative tier (£373 in 2026 plus turnover levy) and Associate Representative tier (£150).
- Technical Category Accreditation Accreditation across ten technical categories including Electrical Installations, Low Voltage Electrical Installations, Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems, Emergency Lighting Systems, Hazardous Areas, Security Systems, Voice and Data Systems, and In-Service Inspection and Testing. Achieved through membership application with financial assessment, insurance verification, and UKAS accredited technical inspection.
- ECS Card Services Identification and certification cards for electrical professionals including Electrician, Approved Electrician, Technician Electrician, and various other grades for electrotechnical, network infrastructure, management, and FESS disciplines. Provided through SJIB administration.
- SJIB Grade Card and Apprenticeship Services Scottish Joint Industry Board services for Grade Card renewal and professional registration for electricians, including Apprentice and Adult Training Schemes delegated to SECTT. SELECT training courses are accepted by SJIB for Grade Card renewal.
- Associate Membership Scheme Scheme for experienced industry experts and manufacturers to associate with SELECT, providing access to the Scottish electrical contractor market through event sponsorship (President's Cup, Toolbox Talks, President's Lunch, Professionals' Day), exhibitions, and direct member communications. Members include Aico, Electrium, Luceco Group, Scolmore, Schneider Electric, Hager, Thorn, Megger and others.
- UKAS Accredited Technical Inspection Service Independent technical inspection service conducted by UKAS accredited Technical Advisers in accordance with ISO 17020 for member applicants and existing members, verifying technical competence across the accredited technical categories.
Companies that use SELECT
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
SELECT technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
SELECT partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and core.
- EuropaminorAssociate Member hosting FREE CPD training session for SELECT Members on solar photovoltaic (PV) safety. Sponsors autumn Branch Updates (2026).
- FuseBoxminorJoined as Associate Member in June 2026 as part of the growing Associate Member scheme.
- TrackTrademinorJoined as Associate Member in June 2026 as part of the growing Associate Member scheme.
- Luceco GroupmajorLuceco Group is a founding Associate Member (2022) and headline sponsor of the President's Cup (fourth year in 2026). Has also sponsored President's Lunch (2022), donated EV charge point equipment for training courses, and exhibited at Toolbox Talk roadshows. Global electrical and lighting giant with sales in excess of £230 million.
- Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB)coreSELECT maintains a formal relationship with SJIB. Member companies who hold accreditation for electrical installation are automatically considered for SJIB membership. The SJIB manages the Apprentice and Adult Training Schemes for electrical apprenticeships in Scotland, delegated to SECTT.
- Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT)coreSECTT manages the training scheme delegated by SJIB for electrical apprenticeships in Scotland. SELECT training courses are accepted by SJIB for Grade Card renewal, working with SECTT for training updates.
- Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) ForumminorSELECT participates in the CICV Forum, a collaborative industry body addressing COVID-19 related issues affecting the construction industry in Scotland.
- AicomajorAssociate Member of SELECT, sponsoring Toolbox Talks technical roadshow (2026). Leading supplier of fire detection and carbon monoxide alarms.
- ElectriummajorElectrium is a Siemens company and founding Associate Member (2022). Designs, tests and builds electrical products including circuit protection, wiring accessories and cable management. Sponsors President's Lunch (2024) and Past Presidents' Lunch.
- Schneider ElectricmajorAssociate Member exhibiting at SELECT Professionals' Day events.
- ScolmoremajorAssociate Member exhibiting at SELECT Professionals' Day events.
- HagermajorAssociate Member exhibiting at SELECT Professionals' Day events.
- Additional Associate MembersminorAdditional Associate Members include: Thorn, TCW, BSG, CompEx, Acutest, EHC (The Electric Heating Company), National Ventilation, IRC, Signature LED Lighting, Ubbink, Milwaukee, CURV360, Flexel, ECIS, Aurora, Deta, Daikin, Robus, Fluke, Envirovent, Megger, TIS, MacRoberts (Morton Fraser), CORGI, Dimplex, KSR Lighting, ABAX, NJS Solutions, Vectaire.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
SELECT competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- CIBSE: Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers — the UK professional engineering institution covering the broader building services discipline, providing overlapping standards, training, and member services for engineering professionals.
- BESA (Building Engineering Services Association): UK trade association for building engineering services contractors — a broader incumbent covering HVAC, electrical, and plumbing with an overlapping but wider scope than SELECT's electrical focus.
Direct peers
- NICEIC: The UK's leading electrical contracting certification body, providing inspection and qualification services across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Directly comparable to SELECT's UKAS inspection and Grade Card functions.
- ECA (Electrical Contractors' Association): The UK-wide trade association for electrical contractors, providing the closest direct analogue to SELECT. ECA offers membership services, training, technical support, and industry representation across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
- JIB (Joint Industry Board): The Joint Industry Board for the electrical contracting industry in England, Wales and Northern Ireland — analogous to SELECT's relationship with the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) for employment standards and grading.
- EDA (Electrical Distributors' Association): UK trade association for electrical product distributors — directly comparable as an electrical-sector trade body serving industry members with training, events, and networking, mirroring SELECT's Associate Member scheme.
- NAPIT: National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers — a UK-wide certification and registration body for electrical installers with a similar member-accreditation and inspection model to SELECT.
Regional players
- SNIPEF: Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation — a Scottish-based construction trade association with a comparable membership model, training, and employment-affairs focus, operating in the same regional ecosystem as SELECT.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
SELECT social profiles
Digital presenceSELECT compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
SELECT financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
SELECT leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
SELECT funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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SELECT M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about SELECT
What does SELECT do?
SELECT is Scotland's largest construction trade association for the electrical contracting industry, delivering membership services centred on technical helpline advice, employment and business support, health and safety guidance, and discounted products. The association operates a UKAS accredited Technical Advisers inspection service in accordance with ISO 17020, runs Qualifications Scotland accredited training courses (including BS 7671, inspection and testing, and Scottish Building Standards), and administers SJIB Grade Card and ECS certification for electricians. Membership tiers include Principal and Associate Representatives, with a turnover-based levy funding the association's industry representation and training activities.
Is SELECT a public or private company?
SELECT is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was SELECT founded?
SELECT was founded in 1900. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is SELECT based?
SELECT is headquartered in Penicuik, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does SELECT make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Membership Subscriptions are the primary driver. The others are application Fee, turnover Levy, probationary Membership Fee and training Course Fees.
Who are SELECT's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are CIBSE and BESA (Building Engineering Services Association). Direct peers are NICEIC, ECA (Electrical Contractors' Association), JIB (Joint Industry Board), EDA (Electrical Distributors' Association) and NAPIT. SNIPEF is listed as a regional player.
Does SELECT have an API?
No public API is recorded for SELECT.
What industry is SELECT in?
SELECT's product category is Trade Association Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAOABAM, Testing, Commissioning & Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E/Arc Flash), with a secondary code of EUAEAHAN, Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO). Its NAICS code is 813910 and its SIC code is 8600.