Electrical Inspector

Civic Recruitment Limited; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 59 000 - 77 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bi-Weekly Pay

Specialist EICR team exposure

Permanent role potential

Résumé du poste

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Electrical Inspector to join the EICR team for a 3-month contract in London. The role involves supervising contractors, inspecting electrical work, and ensuring compliance with statutory standards across a large social housing portfolio.

The successful candidate will review EICR certifications, monitor performance, and provide technical advice while supporting safety programs and capital works. Potential for permanent role based on performance.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent qualification.
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing qualification (or equivalent).
• Standard DBS Certificate.
• Extensive experience in electrical inspections and testing.
• Strong understanding of EICRs, BS 7671 Wiring Regulations, Testing & Inspection Procedures, Electrical Safety Compliance.
• Experience in supervising contractors and reviewing certifications.

Responsabilités

• Supervise EICR contractors and assess the quality of electrical testing and remedial work.
• Review and verify EICR certifications and related documentation.
• Inspect completed electrical projects to ensure they meet regulatory and specification standards.
• Monitor contractor performance, productivity, and adherence to compliance.
• Support the implementation of electrical safety programs across housing properties.
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations related to electrical installations.
• Provide technical advice to managers, contractors, tenants, and leaseholders.
• Identify defective workmanship and ensure necessary remedial actions are taken.
• Maintain detailed inspection records and performance reports.
• Support capital and planned maintenance programs.
• Attend site meetings with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Investigate technical issues and offer solutions as needed.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety legislation and procedures.

Connaissances

DBS certificate

Extensive inspection experience

EICR knowledge

BS 7671 knowledge

Testing & inspection procedures

Safety compliance

Contract supervision experience

Report writing

Formation

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation

City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing

Description du poste

Electrical Inspector (EICR Team) – 3 Month Contract

Location: 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH

Contract: 3 Month Contract

Hours: Full Time

DBS: Standard DBS Required

Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Electrical Inspector to join our dedicated Electrical Installation Condition Reporting (EICR) team. This role involves supervising contractor performance, inspecting electrical work, and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory standards within a large social housing portfolio. The successful candidate will be instrumental in meeting electrical safety obligations, offering technical expertise, and ensuring quality across various electrical testing, inspection, and remedial programs. This initial 3-month contract offers the potential for a permanent position within a Local Authority, contingent on performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise EICR contractors and assess the quality of electrical testing and remedial work.
  
• Review and verify EICR certifications and related documentation.
  
• Inspect completed electrical projects to ensure they meet regulatory and specification standards.
  
• Monitor contractor performance, productivity, and adherence to compliance.
  
• Support the implementation of electrical safety programs across housing properties.
  
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations related to electrical installations.
  
• Provide technical advice to managers, contractors, tenants, and leaseholders.
  
• Identify defective workmanship and ensure necessary remedial actions are taken.
  
• Maintain detailed inspection records and performance reports.
  
• Support capital and planned maintenance programs.
  
• Attend site meetings with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
  
• Investigate technical issues and offer solutions as needed.
  
• Ensure adherence to health and safety legislation and procedures.
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent qualification.
  
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing qualification (or equivalent).
  
• Standard DBS Certificate.
  
• Extensive experience in electrical inspections and testing.
  
• Strong understanding of:
  • Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs)
    
  • BS 7671 Wiring Regulations
    
  • Electrical Testing and Inspection Procedures
    
  • Electrical Safety Compliance
    
• Experience in supervising contractors and reviewing certifications.
  
• Experience in housing maintenance, compliance, or capital works environments.
  
• Ability to identify non-compliant installations and substandard workmanship.
  
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
  
• Strong organizational and quality assurance capabilities.
  

Highly Desirable

• Experience with AICO smoke alarm systems.
  
• Experience in social housing.
  
• Experience managing EICR programs within Local Authority or Housing Association properties.
  
• Knowledge of housing compliance programs and resident safety requirements.
  

Additional

• May need to attend sites outside normal working hours for urgent issues.
  
• Must wear appropriate PPE and safety gear as necessary.
  
• Occasional evening and weekend meetings may be required.
  
• Ability to travel to various site locations as needed.
  

What's on Offer?

• 3 Month Contract
  
• Full-Time Hours
  
• Standard DBS Required
  
• Bi-Weekly Pay
  
• Opportunity to work within a specialist EICR and compliance team.
  
• Diverse role overseeing contractor performance and electrical safety standards.
  
• Exposure to major housing compliance and capital improvement programs.
  
• Opportunity to enhance resident safety across a large social housing portfolio.
  
• Potential for a permanent role within a Local Authority post-contract, based on performance and business needs.
  

Ideal candidates may have experience as an Electrical Inspector, Electrical Compliance Officer, EICR Inspector, Electrical Surveyor, Electrical Qualifying Supervisor, Electrical Contracts Officer, Compliance Inspector, or Electrical Maintenance Inspector.