ELECTRICAL ENGINEER SURVEYOR

Bureau Veritas Certification; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global inspection company is seeking a Fixed Electrical Test Engineer based in Southampton. The role involves testing and inspection of electrical installations, with a focus on excellent customer service and maintaining high quality standards. You will enjoy a competitive salary, company car, and flexible working benefits, making it an ideal position for someone looking to develop within a dynamic industry.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Employee/employer pension contributions up to 12%

Flexible working

Employee Assistance programme

Life Cover

Private health care

GymFlex

Qualifications

• Hold the 18th Edition regulations qualification.
• Experience in a similar electrical role or time-served apprenticeship.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality testing and inspections of electrical installations.
• Produce and distribute inspection reports professionally.
• Maintain client relationships and ensure service standards are met.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Computer literate

Knowledge of H&S requirements

Education

18th Edition regulations

City & Guilds electrical installation diploma

Current U.K. driving license

GCSE’s in Maths and English (or equivalent)

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Date: 5 Jun 2025

Location: Southampton, Southampton, GB

Company: Bureau Veritas

Role: Fixed Electrical Test Engineer

Location: Happy to consider candidates in and around the Southampton or Portsmouth areas. Home based with daily travel to client sites and we aim to minimise travel where possible and offer localised geographical areas.

Salary: Starting salary of £40,816 plus company car/ £4,250 car allowance and excellent benefits package

Role Purpose

To operate independently and as a team member in carrying out high quality test and inspection examination of designated Electrical installations, operating with clear customer focus and driving optimal service delivery.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate in line with Bureau Veritas Core Values and Code of Ethics
• Fully utilize all operational systems available, ensuring accurate data is inputted and reflected
• Whilst acting as a fully integrated member of a national and regional team, retain independent and individual ownership and responsibility for all allocated inspection and technical activities.
• Ensure examinations and testing are carried out in set time scales in line with the planned schedule
• Formulate, produce and distribute inspection reports in a professional manner within daily timescales and service standards.
• Ensure you work in line with Bureau Veritas Health and Safety process and systems
• Safely Carry Out Electrical Safety Tests On Portable Appliances Within Our Customers Premises In Accordance With The Code Of Practice For In-Service Inspection And Testing Of Electrical Equipment And The Health & Safety @ Work Act 1974.
• Carry out inspections within agreed authorities and to inspection standards and record such activities in the methods set out by the company.
• Provide advice of a technical and legislative nature relevant to agreed authorities to clients other team members and external bodies as necessary.
• Provide, build and maintain excellent client relationships and ensure that all customer service standards are met.
• Work closely with Regional Planner to ensure the plan is completed on a daily basis, any change must be communicated to the planner
• Maintain an awareness of developments in standards and legislation affecting Electrical Installations, and support change as required.
• Act on behalf of the company, making full use of technical expertise, when required.
• Identify any possible business opportunities and advise all appropriate business areas.
• Work effectively with Area Managers and Regional Directors to ensure all Regions KPI’s are met
  
  

Experience & Skills Required

• Relevant Electrical knowledge
• Previous experience in a similar role / time served apprentice holding their 18th edition
• Excellent communication skills with clients and colleagues, both written and verbal.
• Computer literate
• Good knowledge of market, industry trends, developments and changes in legislation. Knowledge of H&S requirements
  
  

Qualifications Required

• 18th Edition regulations
• City & Guilds Part 1, 2and 3 OR Level 3 City and Guilds 2365 Diploma electrical installation. (HNC desirable).
• Preferable City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/5 courses (or equivalent)
• Hold a current U.K. driving license.
• GCSE’s in Maths and English (or equivalent)
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Company Car or Car Allowance of £4,250
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays with the option to buy or sell 5 holidays, plus an option to carry over 5 days
• Combined employee/employer pension contributions of up to 12%
• Flexible working
• Flexible benefits scheme, to suit what is important to you including Life Cover, Private health care, Dental Care, GymFlex, Techscheme, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity policy, Give as You Earn scheme & Travel Insurance
• Health and Wellbeing Support through; Mental Health First aiders, Employee Assistance programme & Smart Health services
• Working for an Industry leading global Inspection company
  
  

Why Bureau Veritas

Flexible working patterns available to ensure that you maintain career progression and a healthy work life balance.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we have worked hard to create a supportive and engaging culture, where individuals are given the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

At Bureau Veritas You Can Benefit From a Busy And Varied Client Facing Environment, Working With Market Leaders Across a Wide Range Of Sectors Including But Not Limited To

Food manufacturing, Chemical manufacturing, Banking, Retail, Logistics, Power and Utilities including Nuclear, Automotive, Public Sector, Mobile Plant, Emergency Services, Transport and Construction.

We pride ourselves on our partnership approach, which means you will be encouraged to develop strong client relationships - combining technical expertise with service excellence to exceed your clients’ expectations.

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