Area Engineer Expression of interest

Certsure LLP; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Area Engineers to ensure compliance and quality in electrical installations. This role involves assessing contractors, providing guidance on BS 7671 standards, and fostering strong relationships with clients. You'll play a crucial part in maintaining high industry standards while promoting the company's services. With a commitment to professional growth, you will enjoy a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you are passionate about electrical safety and compliance, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company car / car allowance

Non contractual discretionary bonus up to 10%

Employee assistance programme

Employee discount platform

Flexible and hybrid working

Learning opportunities

Life assurance

Loyalty awards

Workplace Pension

Private medical insurance

Enhanced sick pay based on service

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in electrical installations and BS 7671 knowledge.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of contractors ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Build relationships with customers while providing excellent service.
• Assist in training newly appointed Area Engineers.

Skills

Technical background in electrical installations

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

Engineering qualifications

Vocational assessor experience

Job description

The Vacancy

Are you an experienced electrical professional with a passion for ensuring quality and compliance? Certsure is looking for Area Engineers across the UK to play a key role in supporting our electrotechnical schemes.

As an Area Engineer, you’ll be responsible for assessing our registered contractors, helping them meet the highest industry standards, and building long-lasting relationships. Your expertise will be key in ensuring our customers remain compliant while you promote Certsure’s services and contribute to our ongoing success.

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. Undertake a weekly programme of visits, to be centrally scheduled by a member of the administration team.
2. Conduct assessments of Certsure customers / contractors ensuring the necessary compliance to the competent person scheme rules.
3. Undertake assessments of applicants for registration and conduct assessment visits in other geographical areas, as requested.
4. Make recommendations concerning approval, continued registration, deferment or rejection and compile all documentation required by the appropriate procedures.
5. Build relationships with Certsure customers whilst providing an excellent service to them.
6. Respond to technical and related enquiries from registered contractors, local authorities and others about the implementation of BS 7671 and related BS codes of practice.
7. Assist in the training of newly appointed Area Engineers, as requested.
8. Comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety Policy.
9. Undertake any other duties as appropriate within their competence, as required by their line manager.

What We’re Looking For:

1. A strong technical background in electrical installations and detailed knowledge of BS 7671.
2. Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
3. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
4. A full driving licence and a commitment to personal learning and professional growth.

Desirable Skills:

1. Membership with professional bodies such as IET or CIBSE.
2. Engineering qualifications or experience as a vocational assessor.

Our benefits include, but not limited...

1. 25 days’ holiday a year (plus bank and public holidays)
2. Company car / car allowance
3. Non contractual discretionary bonus up to 10% of annual salary
4. Employee assistance programme
5. Employee discount platform
6. Flexible and hybrid working (depending on the role)
7. Learning opportunities
8. Life assurance
9. Loyalty awards
10. Workplace Pension
11. Private medical insurance
12. Sickness pay - Depending on your length of service, you could be eligible for our enhanced sick pay which is above the Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) amount.

About us

Certsure provides industry-leading certification schemes and support to the building services sector. These services are delivered through the NICEIC brand.

For almost 70 years, NICEIC has been the UK’s largest certification body for electrical businesses with over 40,000 currently certified with us. As the industry leader, we drive the highest standards of competence and safety.

We assess, certify and train electricians, plumbers, renewable energy installers, and gas and heating engineers. To become certified, businesses must demonstrate their compliance with technical standards and industry best-practice through rigorous assessments and continuing professional development.

Trade professionals look to us for certification and technical leadership, and value the credibility our name gives theirs. We provide ongoing advice and support and list their businesses on our online ‘Find a trusted NICEIC tradesperson’ tool.

We help build public trust in trade professionals – and we never compromise on that trust. We work alongside government and industry to shape policy and drive standards. Many UK businesses, government organisations, local authorities and landlords will only work with NICEIC-certified businesses.

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Certsure does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.