Electrical Qualifying Supervisor

Fortem; Bartley Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property solutions company is seeking an Electrical Qualifying Supervisor to join their team in Birmingham. The successful candidate will manage electrical subcontractor onboarding, conduct quality checks, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Essential qualifications include NVQ 3 in Electrotechnical competencies and the City & Guilds 17th or 18th Edition certificate. The role offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits including private healthcare and training opportunities, as well as flexible travel requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant social housing projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Profit-related bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare and dental care

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2 in Electrotechnical competencies or equivalent.
• Flexibility to travel regularly.
• Experience with performance management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical sub-contractor onboarding.
• Conduct electrical quality checks.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety performance.
• Motivate and retain tradespeople.

Skills

Electrical compliance management

Performance management

Health and safety adherence

Team leadership

Effective communication

Education

NVQ 3 in Electrotechnical competencies

City & Guilds 17th or 18th Edition certificate

Job description

The Role: Due to rapid growth and continuous success, we are delighted to confirm that we are currently seeking an Electrical Qualifying Supervisor to join our Fortem team in Birmingham.

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Client: You will be part of one of Fortem’s largest Social Housing contracts, Birmingham City Council.

This is an expanding £50m Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit contract and the largest social housing contract in Europe. We are responsible for over 22,500 properties in the Birmingham area including low, medium and a significant number of high-rise blocks.

This is a fast‑paced, focused and dedicated contract which we have been re‑awarded 3 times and we are very proud to be able to support this exceptional client.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical sub‑contractor onboarding
• Manage electrical sub‑contractor and direct performance
• Manage compliance
• Conduct electrical quality checks
• Motivate, coach and retain tradespeople
• Assist the Production Manager to ensure operational performance is optimised and trade efficiency is at its maximum
• Continually review performance with the Production Manager to maximise efficiency and first‑time fix ratio while minimising non‑productive time
• Ensure a high‑quality team is maintained, including performance management, succession planning and personal development
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal clients and key stakeholders
• Deliver trade and vehicle audits in line with company health & safety policy
• Ensure sub‑contractor performance and quality of works meet the highest standards
• Maintain health and safety performance of sub‑contractors
• Actively manage suppliers to deliver best value to the account

Essential Criteria

• City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2 in Electrotechnical competencies plus the NVQ 3 certificate 2356 with technical certificates Level 2 & 3 OR City & Guilds 2351 Level 3 certificate plus NVQ 3 certificate OR NVQ 3 2356 certificate
• City & Guilds 17th or 18th Edition certificate
• Flexibility to undertake regular travel

Desirable Criteria

• JIBP Health & Safety Test certificate with current JIBP card
• City & Guilds 2377 Pat Testing certificate
• Unvented Hot Water certificate
• Water Regulations certificate Part P
• City & Guilds 2391 Testing & Inspection certificate

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience with profit‑related bonus
• Option to opt into salary sacrifice car lease
• Motor Expenditure Allowance (£3,500)
• 25 days annual leave, bank holidays and birthday off (34 days total)
• Eligible for a bonus of up to 10%
• 26 weeks full‑pay maternity leave
• Annual pay reviews
• 8 weeks full‑pay paternity leave
• Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms
• Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
• Vast directory of training on bespoke in‑house Learning Management System
• Private healthcare and dental care
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail and mobile‑phone provider discounts

Who We Are

We are part of the Willmott Dixon group, established in 2002. Fortem provides specialist property solutions tailored to keep homes and buildings running smoothly. Our highly trained teams deliver a range of internal and external repairs as well as high‑quality voids, planned installations and gas services.

Alongside our core functions, we have extensive experience in decarbonisation, specialising in making homes more energy‑efficient and helping clients on their journey to become zero‑carbon.

Our experience, commitment to best practice and exemplary quality, together with a genuine partnered approach, ensures we achieve excellent outcomes for our partners, clients and customers.

We have an established track record of improving communities and creating better places for people to work and live.

We are Investors in People

• Gold – we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please apply with your updated CV or reach out to Recruitment.