Electrical Inspector

ZipRecruiter; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Inspector to ensure safety and quality of electrical installations in Surrey. You will inspect compliance, review certifications, and provide technical advice. Required qualifications include a Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification and C&G 2391. This role offers a negotiable day rate and the opportunity to make a real difference in community safety.

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing electrical contractors and delivering EICR programmes.
• Detailed knowledge of domestic electrical installations.
• Knowledge of lighting, door entry/access systems, HVAC or lightning protection.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical installations to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Review and verify electrical certification.
• Identify and report unsafe or non-compliant works.
• Monitor contractor performance and compliance.
• Check health & safety compliance during projects.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections.
• Provide technical advice to colleagues and contractors.
• Assist with planning electrical testing programmes.
• Respond to incidents, faults, and repairs.
• Contribute to policies on electrical compliance.

Skills

Strong technical expertise

Excellent communication

Organised and methodical

Customer-focused

Team player

Education

Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification or NVQ Diploma

C&G 2391 or equivalent

Job description

Electrical Inspector

3 month on-going contract

Surrey

£ day rate negotiable

Summary

Are you an experienced electrician or inspector looking for your next challenge? We're recruiting an Electrical Inspector to play a key role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and quality of electrical installations across a large and varied property portfolio, including public buildings and housing stock.

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your technical expertise to improve building safety, support , and make a real difference to the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting electrical installations to ensure compliance with current regulations (e.g., BS 7671).
• Reviewing and verifying electrical certification (EICRs, minor works, installation reports).
• Identifying and reporting unsafe or non-compliant works, supporting remedial actions.
• Monitoring contractor performance and ensuring billing matches completed works.
• Checking health & safety compliance during electrical projects.
• Maintaining accurate records of inspections, certifications, and compliance.
• Providing expert technical advice to colleagues and contractors.
• Assisting with planning electrical testing programmes and upgrade works.
• Responding to incidents, faults, and emergency repairs.
• Contributing to policies and procedures on electrical compliance and asset safety.

About you

Qualifications:

• Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification or NVQ Diploma (essential)
• C&G 2391 (or equivalent) (essential)
• Time-served electrician (desirable)

Experience & Knowledge:

• Strong experience managing electrical contractors and delivering EICR programmes.
• Detailed knowledge of domestic electrical installations.
• Knowledge of lighting, door entry/access systems, HVAC or lightning protection (desirable).

Skills:

• Strong technical expertise - able to act as a Qualifying Supervisor.
• Excellent communication - able to explain technical issues clearly and support contractors.
• Organised and methodical - able to manage workload and maintain accurate records.
• Customer-focused - empathetic and professional when working with .
• Team player - able to work closely with the Electrical Manager and colleagues.

Other Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to attend evening meetings and occasional on-call duties.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.