Electrical Services Surveyor

St Albans City and District; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in St Albans seeks an Electrical Services Surveyor to oversee the management and delivery of electrical installations. The role entails project supervision, budget management, and ensuring compliance with building regulations. Applicants should have a degree in Building Surveying or equivalent experience, with knowledge of housing legislation essential. Offering flexible working and strong benefits.

Benefits

28.5 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Reimbursement of professional fees

Training and development opportunities

Discounted fitness memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in managing electrical installations and repairs.
• Ability to prepare specifications and drawings.
• Strong knowledge of CDM and Building Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation and management of electrical installations.
• Supervise electrical works for the Council’s housing stock.
• Manage projects from start to completion.

Skills

Budget management

Project supervision

Knowledge of building defects

Understanding of housing legislation

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent work experience

HNC/HND in Building Surveying/Construction

Relevant Electrical qualification

Job description

Electrical Services Surveyor

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE - Flexible working options including Hybrid working
Salary: £42,500 up to £46,871 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution plus essential car user allowance
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

About the role

In this role, you will oversee the implementation, management, and delivery of all electrical, fire detection, door entry, lift, CCTV, and digital TV installations with the Council’s supply partners. Responsibilities include repair, maintenance, and major projects for both existing and new Council housing installations.

About you

You will oversee projects from start to completion with minimal supervision, including budget management, preparing specifications and drawings, contract procurement, and supervising electrical works for the Council’s housing stock.

A degree in Building Surveying or equivalent work experience in a similar role is preferred with i.e. HNC/HND in Building Surveying/Construction or relevant Electrical qualification. Strong working knowledge of building defects and solutions is also required. Knowledge of housing legislation, best practices for repairs and maintenance, CDM, and Building Regulations is essential.

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 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.

In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:

• 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

A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.

Closing date for applications: 08 December 2025

Interviews scheduled for week commencing: As soon as possible

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

You may also have experience in the following: Electrical Project Manager, Building Services Engineer, Electrical Contracts Manager, Housing Electrical Engineer, M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) Project Manager, Building Surveyor (Electrical / M&E), Electrical Maintenance Manager, Electrical Compliance Officer, Property Services Manager, Electrical Engineer (Local Authority / Council Housing), Asset Manager (Building Services), Electrical Installation Manager, Building Services Surveyor, Repairs and Maintenance Manager, Fire and Security Systems Manager

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