Electrical Services Surveyor

Energy Jobline ZR; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is looking for an Electrical Services Surveyor to oversee electrical installations and manage projects from start to finish. The role offers a salary between £42,500 to £46,871 and flexible working options, including hybrid working. Candidates should ideally have a degree in Building Surveying and a strong understanding of housing-related law. Benefits include generous leave, pension contributions, and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

28.5 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Reimbursement of professional fees

Comprehensive development and training

Discounted gym membership

Access to online discounts

Qualifications

• Responsible for managing works and projects with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of local housing law and best practices essential.
• Detailed knowledge of electrical installations required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage electrical installations including repair and maintenance.
• Supervise electrical related programs for council housing.
• Prepare specifications and drawings for projects.

Skills

Budget management

Project management

Knowledge of housing related law

Building defects knowledge

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

HNC/HND in Building Surveying/Construction

Job description

Overview

Electrical Services Surveyor — £42,500 up to £46,871 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7% employer pension contribution plus essential car user allowance. Permanent, 37 hours per week. Flexible working options including Hybrid working.

Responsibilities

• Implementation, management, and delivery of electrical, fire detection, door entry, lifts, CCTV and digital TV installation utilising the Councils supply chain partners. This includes repair, maintenance, and major projects of existing and new installations to Council housing stock.

About you

• You will take full responsibility for managing works and projects from the start to final delivery working on your own initiative and with minimal supervision. This will include budget management, preparing specifications, drawings, the procurement of contracts, supervision of electrical related programmes of works to the Councils housing stock.
• Ideally you should have a degree in Building Surveying (or equivalent work experience in a similar Mechanical and Electrical role with a HNC/HND in Building Surveying/Construction, or a specific qualification within the Electrical field). Detailed working knowledge on a wide range of areas including building defects and their remedies is essential for this post.
• Working knowledge of housing related law and best practice related to repairs, maintenance and improvements e.g. CDM and Building Regulations are essential for this post.
• St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our clients centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.

Benefits

• 28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays. Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers
• Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions
• Flexible working options Staff Parking Permit
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive development and training
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• Access to discounts and benefits via online platform

Additional information

Confident: We are proud to be a Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.

Safeguarding: This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.

English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose is a signed the provision of a sign interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

Closing date for applications: 20th October 2025
Interviews scheduled for week commencing: 3rd November 2025

NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. They reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and they strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

You may experience in the following: Electrical Engineer, Building Services Engineer (Electrical Bias), Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical Project Engineer, Electrical Services Engineer, M&E Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical Engineer), Electrical Systems Engineer, etc.

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