Electrical Qualifying Supervisor

Wates Smartspace; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Wates Property Services (WPS) is seeking an Electrical Qualifying Supervisor to lead electrical compliance across Birmingham contracts, ensuring safe, compliant work and high quality installations.

You'll act as the NICEIC Qualified Supervisor, review certifications, conduct audits, mentor engineers and drive health, safety and continuous improvement across our social housing maintenance operations in the West Midlands.

Qualifications

• NVQ3 Electrotechnical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671) knowledge.
• Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection & Testing qualifications.
• Experience as Qualifying Supervisor or Electrical Supervisor.
• Strong knowledge of NICEIC requirements and electrical compliance.
• Experience in social housing, property maintenance or domestic electrical work.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Act as the NICEIC Qualified Supervisor for the contract.
• Review electrical certification and ensure BS7671 compliance.
• Conduct technical audits, inspections and quality checks.
• Support electricians with complex issues and fault diagnosis.
• Monitor quality across engineers and subcontractors.
• Ensure notifiable works are submitted on time.
• Deliver toolbox talks and mentor engineers.
• Drive health, safety and continuous improvement culture.
• Identify training needs and support workforce development.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure great customer outcomes.

Skills

NICEIC requirements

Electrical compliance

Leadership/mentoring

Client & contractor liaison

Health and safety culture

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671

Initial Verification & PI Testing

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Electrical Qualifying Supervisor

Kings Norton, Birmingham South

Wates Property Services | Full Time | Company Vehicle + Excellent Benefits

Ready to lead electrical compliance for one of the UK's leading social housing contractors?

At Wates Property Services (WPS), we're growing our West Midlands operation and looking for an experienced Electrical Qualifying Supervisor to play a key role in maintaining safe, compliant homes for thousands of residents across Birmingham and the surrounding areas.

This isn't just another QS role.

You'll be the technical authority behind electrical compliance, working closely with engineers, operational teams, clients and subcontractors to ensure every installation, test and inspection is completed to the highest standards.

Why Join WPS?

• Be a key decision maker within a growing electrical division
• Help shape quality and compliance standards across multiple contracts
• Career progression opportunities within one of the UK's largest housing maintenance providers
• Supportive leadership team that values technical expertise
• Make a real difference improving homes and communities across Birmingham
• Company vehicle, fuel card and excellent benefits package

What You'll Be Doing

As our Electrical Qualifying Supervisor, you'll be responsible for ensuring all electrical works are delivered safely, compliantly and to exceptional quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the NICEIC Qualified Supervisor for the contract
• Reviewing electrical certification and ensuring compliance with BS7671 regulations
• Conducting technical audits, inspections and quality assurance checks
• Supporting electricians with complex technical issues and fault diagnosis
• Monitoring quality standards across engineers and subcontractors
• Ensuring notifiable works are submitted correctly and within required timescales
• Delivering toolbox talks, mentoring engineers and supporting competency assessments
• Driving a strong culture of health, safety and continuous improvement
• Identifying training requirements and supporting workforce development
• Working collaboratively with operational teams to ensure excellent customer outcomes

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with great leadership and communication skills.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical Installation or equivalent
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)
• Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection & Testing Qualifications
• Previous experience in a Qualifying Supervisor, Electrical Supervisor or Senior Electrician role
• Strong knowledge of NICEIC requirements and electrical compliance
• Experience within social housing, property maintenance or domestic electrical contracts
• Full UK Driving Licence

The Person

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• Passionate about electrical safety and quality
• Comfortable leading, mentoring and supporting others
• Organised, detail-focused and compliance driven
• Confident dealing with clients, colleagues and contractors
• Someone who takes pride in getting things right first time

About Wates Property Services

At Wates, we’re committed to creating better places to live and work. Every day our teams help provide safe, warm and well-maintained homes for communities across the UK.

Join us and you’ll be part of a business that invests in its people, values innovation and provides genuine opportunities for career progression.

Our commitments:

WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [e-mail]