Electrical Supervisor

Fortus Recruitment Group; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortus Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Qualified Supervisor to lead the technical governance and operational delivery of electrical maintenance services across a major social housing portfolio in West London and Surrey.

You will supervise direct labour operatives and specialist subcontractors, ensure work complies with BS 7671, and manage safety, audits, and client reporting. The role includes on-call duties and coordinating with operations teams.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing required.
• 18th Edition BS 7671 regulations required.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• AM2 Assessment / Certificate of Competence required.
• Experience as QS or lead technical engineer in relevant settings.
• Experience delivering domestic electrical maintenance in social housing.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical governance and ensure compliance with BS 7671 and safety policies.
• Supervise direct labour operatives and subcontractors across West London.
• Coordinate scheduling, van stock, and SLAs; conduct site visits and audits.
• Maintain certification records, and liaise with client housing officers and managers.
• Prepare operational and performance reports for management reviews.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Electrical testing docs

Budget & scheduling

Education

City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation / Electrotechnical Services

AM2 Assessment / Certificate of Competence

QS / lead technical engineer experience

Social housing maintenance experience

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Electrical Qualified Supervisor

Role: Electrical Qualified Supervisor (NICEIC QS)

Location: Ealing, West London /Staines , Surrey

Salary: £54,184.57 per annum + Company Van & Fuel Card

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM + On-Call Rota

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Qualified Supervisor to lead the technical governance and operational delivery of electrical maintenance services across a major social housing property portfolio.

Working closely with senior operations and client stakeholders, you will oversee both planned replacement and reactive maintenance contracts. This position is responsible for ensuring work complies with British Standards (BS 7671), internal SHEQ policies, and regulatory requirements, while directly supervising direct labour operatives and specialist subcontractors across West London.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Governance & Certification

• Act as the lead Qualified Supervisor (QS), validating, signing off, and submitting all electrical test documentation, EICRs, and minor works certificates.
• Ensure all testing instruments, calibrated multi-function testers, and tools are logged, certified, and compliant with industry regulations.
• Maintain comprehensive technical audit records, inspection logs, and certification databases to satisfy client and governing body standards.

Team Supervision & Operational Delivery

• Supervise, mentor, and coach a team of field-based electrical operatives and specialist subcontractors.
• Manage workflow scheduling via MCM job management systems, ensuring effective engineer dispatch, van stock control, and SLA adherence.
• Conduct regular site visits, pre- and post-inspections, and quality audits to ensure works are executed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Oversee company assets, ensuring correct maintenance of fleet vehicles, calibrated equipment, and standard PPE.
• Participate in emergency escalation workflows and support out-of-hours service delivery as required.

Client Liaison & Service Quality

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for client housing officers, technical inspectors, and property managers.
• Investigate and resolve complex electrical defects, technical escalations, and customer care queries efficiently.
• Compile regular operational, performance, and audit reports for senior management reviews.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• City & Guilds 2391 (or 2394/2395) Inspection & Testing.
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• NVQ Level 3 (or Level 2/3 equivalent) in Electrical Installation / Electrotechnical Services.
• AM2 Assessment / Certificate of Competence.
• Proven track record operating as a designated Qualified Supervisor (QS) or lead technical engineer.
• Demonstrable experience delivering domestic electrical maintenance, voids, and planned works within a social housing, local authority, or facilities management environment.
• Valid UK Driving Licence (held for a minimum of 3 months, with fewer than 9 penalty points).