Area Engineer (Scotland)

NICEIC; Scotland; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave

Employee assistance

Discounts

Life assurance

Learning & development

Job summary

NICEIC, part of Certsure, is seeking experienced electrical professionals to join as Area Engineers in Scotland. You will assess contractors, guide them to meet industry standards, and foster long-term relationships while promoting NICEIC services.

You will conduct assessments, provide expert feedback, and contribute to maintaining compliance across our schemes. This role focuses on high standards, safety, and customer service in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete a weekly programme of assessment visits.
• Assess contractors against electrical standards.
• Assess applicants for scheme certification and conduct visits as required.
• Make assessment recommendations and complete scheme documentation.
• Build strong relationships with customers and provide excellent service.
• Support training and mentoring of new Area Engineers.
• Work in accordance with the Health and Safety policy.
• Undertake other duties within competence, e.g. supporting marketing events.

Skills

Electrical theory

BS 7671 knowledge

Customer service

Time management

Driving licence

Job description

Are you an experienced electrical professional who is enthusiastic about quality, compliance, and supporting others in the electrical industry?

The NICEIC is recruiting Area Engineers in Scotland to play a key role in the delivery of our electrotechnical scheme assessments.

As an Area Engineer, you will assess certified contractors, support them in meeting high industry standards, and build trusted, long-term relationships. Your expertise will help our customers maintain compliance, while you promote the NICEIC services and contribute to our continued success.

What Will You Be Doing Working for the NICEIC:

• Complete a weekly programme of NICEIC assessment visits scheduled centrally by the NICEIC administration team.
• Assess NICEIC contractors against the requirements of the electrical industry standards.
• Assess NICEIC applicants for scheme certification and, when required, conduct NICEIC assessment visits in other geographical areas.
• Make assessment recommendations on approval, continued certification, deferment, or rejection, and complete all documentation required by the relevant NICEIC scheme procedures.
• Build strong relationships with our NICEIC customers and provide an excellent standard of service.
• Support the training and mentoring of newly appointed NICEIC Area Engineers when required.
• Work in accordance with the requirements of the NICEIC Health and Safety Policy.
• Undertake other appropriate duties within your competence, such as supporting NICEIC marketing events.

What Are We Looking For:

• A strong varied technical background in electrical installations, together with a good working knowledge of BS 7671.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your time effectively and meet deadlines.
• A full driving licence, along with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Our benefits include, but not limited

• Generous pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution through Salary Exchange
• Access to the Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace app, providing a range of health and wellbeing services
• 25 days' annual leave, plus bank and public holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts through the Connected app
• Loyalty awards
• Life assurance
• Enhanced company sick pay (subject to length of service)
• BUPA private medical insurance
• Learning and development opportunities

About us

Certsure offers industry-leading certification services, Building Regulations schemes, products, and support to the construction industry. We are dedicated to providing professional services and certification to a wide range of customers across the building services sector. Our products and services are delivered through the marketing-leading brand NICEIC. Quality is the foundation of everything we do and as a result, many of our products are Government recognised and United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) approved. From the technically excellent assessors to service advisors who really “get” our customers – we are always on the lookout for talented people to join our team.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace, and as an equal opportunities’ employer, Certsure is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

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