Electrical Engineer

Critical Project Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based consulting firm in London seeks a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to lead an interim project for a large-scale Domestic Electrical Installation programme. The role demands overseeing contractors, ensuring safety compliance, and producing detailed compliance reports. The ideal candidate will have strong reporting skills, familiarity with Domestic Fire Alarm systems, and necessary UK qualifications including the BS7671 18th Edition.

Qualifications

• Proven experience overseeing electrical works and managing contractors in social housing.
• Familiarity with Domestic Fire Alarm systems and related certification.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee external electrical contractors undertaking EICRs and related works.
• Review EICRs, identify remedial requirements, and agree scopes of work.
• Ensure compliance with BS7671 and report on completed works.

Skills

Overseeing electrical works

Managing contractors

Strong reporting skills

Communication of technical findings

Education

BS7671 18th Edition (2382)

Inspection & Testing (2391)

Level 3 in Electrical Installations

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer – London – £33.83/hour (Umbrella)

A London Local Authority is seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to join on an interim basis to support the delivery of a large-scale Domestic Electrical Installation Condition Reporting (EICR) programme. This contract role is integral to ensuring electrical compliance and safety standards are met across a diverse housing portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee external electrical contractors undertaking EICRs, remedial works, and domestic fire alarm installations and servicing.
- Review Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs), identify remedial requirements, and agree scopes of work to ensure satisfactory outcomes.
- Ensure accurate certification and reporting of completed works, including BS7671 compliance.
- Produce detailed reports for progress meetings and stakeholder updates.
- Conduct site visits to assess quality of works, agree on-site actions, and maintain compliance standards.
- Liaise with internal teams, residents, and contractors to deliver high-quality service in a social housing context.

Essential Experience and Qualifications:

- Proven experience overseeing electrical works and managing contractors, ideally within a social housing environment.
- Familiarity with Domestic Fire Alarm systems and related certification.
- Strong reporting skills with ability to communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

- Recognised qualifications including:
Full UK Driving Licence required.

- BS7671 18th Edition (2382)
- Inspection & Testing (2391)
- Level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent time-served apprenticeship