Electrical Compliance Officer

St Albans City & District Council; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

St Albans City & District Council is seeking an experienced Electrical/MEP Projects Manager to lead installation, maintenance and major upgrades of electrical, fire detection, door entry, lifts, CCTV and digital TV for council housing stock.

You will manage projects from inception to completion, including budgets, specifications, drawings, procurement and contract administration, with essential knowledge of CDM and Building Regulations.

Qualifications

• You have experience managing electrical works and projects end-to-end.
• Budget management, specifications and drawings, procurement and contracts.
• Knowledge of building defects and remedial solutions for housing stock.
• Familiarity with CDM Regulations, Building Regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation, repair and maintenance of electrical, fire detection, door entry, lifts, CCTV and digital TV in council housing stock.
• Prepare specifications and drawings; manage procurement and contracts.
• Deliver electrical programmes from inception to completion with minimal supervision.

Skills

Electrical project management

Budget management

Specifications & drawings

Procurement & contracts

Programme management

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

HNC/HND in Building Surveying/Construction or electrical qualification

Job description

£42,500 up to £46,871 inclusive salary per year + £3,000 market supplement + car allowance + Local Government Pension Scheme

Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week)

Flexible working options (including hybrid)

Job Ref: P2496

About the role

In this post you will be responsible for the implementation, management, and delivery of all electrical, fire detection, door entry, lifts, CCTV and digital TV installation utilising the Council’s supply chain partners. This includes repair, maintenance, and major projects of existing and new installations to Council housing stock.

About you

You will be responsible for managing a range of electrical works and projects from inception through to completion, working on your own initiative with minimal supervision. Duties will include budget management, the preparation of specifications and drawings, procurement and contract administration, and the management of electrical programmes of work relating to the Council's housing stock.

Ideally, you will hold a degree in Building Surveying or a related discipline. Alternatively, you will have substantial relevant experience in a similar Mechanical and Electrical role, supported by an HNC/HND in Building Surveying, Construction, or a relevant electrical qualification. You will possess detailed knowledge of building defects and associated remedial solutions, together with experience of delivering property-related projects.

A sound working knowledge of housing-related legislation, regulations and best practice relating to repairs, maintenance and capital improvements is essential. This includes an understanding of CDM Regulations, Building Regulations and other relevant compliance requirements.

St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.

In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:

• 28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.

Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers

• Flexible working options
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive development and training
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• Access to discounts and benefits via online platform

Additional Information

• Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.
• Safeguarding: This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
• English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

For an informal discussion, please contact Corey Perry, Safety and Risk Manager in Housing on Tel: [phone]

A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.

Closing date for applications: 21 August 2026

Interviews scheduled for week commencing: 24 August 2026