Highway Electrical Association (HEA)

 

The HEA – the Highway Electrical Association was formed in 2011, has history expanding over 70 years through the amalgamation of ASLEC – the Association of Signals, Lighting and other highway Electrical Contractors (formed in 1952), and HEMSA – the Highway Electrical Manufacturers and Suppliers Association (formed in 1998).

The HEA is the trade association for the highway electrical sector representing over 100 organisations covering contracting, manufacturing, consultancy, wholesaling and distribution. Our members together provide a full range of highway electrical equipment products and services including cameras, communications, electric vehicle charging, public lighting, traffic signals and variable message signs.

The HEA is also the Highway Electrical Registration Scheme (HERS) administrator. This makes it one of the largest and most influential bodies in the sector.

Membership of the HEA is open to any organisation meeting the membership requirements and operating in the highway electrical market.

The HEA provides technical and safety advice to its members together with additional support services through the HEA Safety Advisory Service (HEA SAS) and the HEA Electrical Inspection Service (HEA EIS).

The HEA acting as the Highway Electrical Skills Academy (HESA) provides administrative and auditing support to HESA Approved Training Organisations and their Approved Trainers.

HEA Training delivers training and NVQ assessments. HEA Training is a Lantra Awards approved NVQ Centre providing assessments and verification. HEA Training is also an HESA approved training provider.

The HEA’s main objectives are:

  • To be a professional member organisation relevant to the highway electrical sector.
  • To provide services that meet the needs of members and other stakeholders.
  • To facilitate and lead the development of qualifications and training.

Find out more about the HEA

Upcoming Events

19 NOV 2026
AGM Conference & Exhibition 2026 -

The Celtic Manor Resort.

8 APR 2027
London Calling Technical Forum & Dinner 2027 -

IET, 2 Savoy Place London

 

10 JUN 2027
HEA Golf Day -

The Nottinghamshire Golf & Country Club

 

HERS Handbook

The HERS Handbook details the requirements of the HERS scheme, it is intended to aid organisations who wish for their employees to be registered under the scheme.

HERS Card Checker

To use this HERS card check service simply fill in the information that is displayed on the HERS card you are looking to validate. Please note that the card lookup process takes approximately 20 seconds.

HEA Training Booking Forms

HEA Training organises regular training courses, including those required for the NHSS8 scheme. Find booking forms for our available courses here.

Schedule of Fees

Download the HEA Schedule of Fees including fees for HEA/HEA-HEMSA Membership, HERS, HESA and HEN advertising rates.

Careers

Take a look at our careers page and find out what job opportunities are currently available in the highway electrical sector.

HEA NextGen

HEA NextGen is a working group initiative from the Highway Electrical Association (HEA) created to attract and develop next generation in the highway electrical sector.

HEA ACE

The HEA’s flagship event, Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE), taking place late autumn 2026 at Celtic Manor, Newport.

HEN Magazine

Here you can find documents for advertising in HEN Magazine (Highway Electrical News) including copy dates, artwork specification and ad rates.
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