Electrical Qualified Supervisor

Connolly Limited; Oldham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Connolly Limited is seeking an Electrical Qualified Supervisor (QS) to act as NICEIC Qualified Supervisor across North West projects, based on site in Oldham. You will review certificates, inspection reports and test results, ensuring compliance with BS 7671, NICEIC standards and client specs, while guiding engineers and delivery teams.

The role includes audits, certification governance and support for solar PV/renewable energy projects, with a focus on safety, accuracy and consistent

Job description

Electrical Qualified Supervisor (QS)

Location: North West / On site / Oldham
Competitive Salary + Company Vehicle + Benefits

Full-Time | Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Electrical Qualified Supervisor (QS) to join our growing team and act as the company’s NICEIC Qualified Supervisor.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically competent electrical professional with the knowledge, experience and supervisory capability required to oversee the quality and compliance of electrical work undertaken by the business. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing and validating certificates, inspection reports and test results produced by NICEIC 2391-qualified electrical test engineers, ensuring that verification outcomes are accurately recorded and that all work is carried out in accordance with BS 7671, NICEIC requirements, client specifications and relevant statutory obligations.

Working closely with the Electrical Manager, test engineers and delivery teams, you will provide technical oversight, adequate supervision, certification governance and audit support across electrical, retrofit and renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the company’s NICEIC Qualified Supervisor and provide day-to-day technical oversight of electrical work undertaken by the business.
• Review, validate and sign off Electrical Installation Condition Reports, Electrical Installation Certificates, Minor Works Certificates and associated test documentation produced by NICEIC 2391-qualified test engineers.
• Ensure results from inspection, testing and verification activities are accurately recorded on the correct certificates and reports.
• Assess the quality, completeness and technical accuracy of test results, observations, coding, remedial recommendations and supporting evidence.
• Provide adequate supervision and technical guidance to electricians, electrical test engineers and subcontractors in line with competence levels and the risk profile of the work being undertaken.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of BS 7671, NICEIC scheme requirements, Building Regulations where applicable and client compliance standards.
• Carry out site inspections, quality audits and electrical safety audits to verify workmanship, compliance and certification accuracy.
• Identify trends, defects, non-compliances and training needs arising from certificate reviews, audits and site inspections.
• Support the Electrical Manager in ensuring remedial works are correctly identified, prioritised, communicated and closed out.
• Prepare for and support NICEIC, MCS, client and internal audits, ensuring records, certificates, calibration details and compliance evidence are complete and available.
• Review RAMS and site safety documentation where relevant to electrical works and testing activities.
• Support Solar PV, retrofit and renewable energy projects by providing technical assurance, certification review and compliance oversight.
• Promote consistent standards of workmanship, inspection, testing, reporting and customer service across all projects.
• Ensure electrical works are delivered safely, compliantly and to the high technical standard expected of a NICEIC registered business.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent recognised electrical qualification
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Inspection & Testing Qualification, such as City & Guilds 2391, 2394/2395, 2391-52 or equivalent
• Previous experience acting as, or working in a role aligned to, a NICEIC Qualified Supervisor
• Strong practical and theoretical knowledge of inspection, testing, verification, certification and BS 7671 requirements
• Experience reviewing EICRs, Electrical Installation Certificates, Minor Works Certificates and supporting test documentation
• Ability to provide appropriate technical supervision and guidance to qualified electrical test engineers and installation teams
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to challenge inaccurate certification, observations or coding where required
• Strong organisational, communication and client-facing skills
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Current or previous acceptance as a NICEIC Qualified Supervisor
• Experience supporting NICEIC assessments, surveillance visits or client compliance audits
• Solar PV installation, testing, commissioning or compliance experience
• MCS experience and understanding of renewable energy compliance processes
• Experience within social housing, retrofit or planned maintenance sectors
• SSSTS, SMSTS, ECS/JIB card or other relevant site safety training

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to work on growing renewable energy and retrofit programmes
• Career progression within a successful and expanding business
• Supportive and collaborative working environment