EICR & Electrical Compliance Lead – Social Housing

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Blake Recruitment in London is seeking to support the EICR programme by inspecting and overseeing electrical contractor works, ensuring installations and certification meet required safety, quality and statutory standards across social housing properties.

The role will monitor contractor performance, review electrical certification and ensure works are completed correctly and in line with Council requirements. It is a 36 hours per week role with PAYE pay rate of £26.73 per hour.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ or equivalent electrical qualification.
• 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in electrical inspection/testing.
• Experience overseeing electrical contractors and certification.
• Knowledge of EICRs and electrical compliance.
• Willingness to attend sites and wear PPE/safety equipment.
• Flexibility to attend occasional evening/weekend meetings or emergency call-outs when required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical works and installations across social housing properties.
• Oversee contractors carrying out EICR works.
• Review and verify electrical certificates and test results.
• Ensure works comply with relevant regulations and Council standards.
• Identify defects, remedial works and quality issues.
• Monitor contractor performance and progress.
• Liaise with contractors, tenants and internal housing teams.
• Attend site meetings and deal with urgent electrical issues where required.
• Monitor project budgets and support delivery of capital works.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.

Skills

Electrical inspection

EICR oversight

Contractor management

Electrical safety regs

Communication skills

Budget monitoring

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

2391 inspection & testing

Job description

Carrington Blake Recruitment in London is seeking to support the EICR programme by inspecting and overseeing electrical contractor works, ensuring installations and certification meet required safety, quality and statutory standards across social housing properties.

The role will monitor contractor performance, review electrical certification and ensure works are completed correctly and in line with Council requirements. It is a 36 hours per week role with PAYE pay rate of £26.73 per hour.