Engineer Surveyor (Electrical)

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Elgin; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Engineer Surveyor (Electrical) in Elgin. This role involves inspecting and testing electrical installations to ensure compliance with UK regulations. Candidates with a Level 4 qualification and hands-on experience are preferred. Benefits include salary increases, 25 days leave, and a pension contribution up to 10%.

Benefits

Salary increases after one and two years of service

Paid travel time

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Additional day off for your birthday

Pension contribution up to 10%

Life assurance

Enhanced family leave

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working opportunities

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Employee benefits portal

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Testing and inspection experience is desirable.
• Experience working in hazardous areas is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections and quality assessments of electrical installations.
• Complete detailed engineering reports.
• Ensure compliance with UK electrical regulations.
• Deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Hands-on experience as a domestic and/or industrial electrician

Ability to explain technical issues clearly

Strong IT skills for producing reports

Education

Level 4 qualification in electrical or engineering discipline

Level 3 electrical qualification

Tools

City & Guilds 2391

CompEx certification

Job description

AR800 - Engineer Surveyor (Electrical)

Location: Elgin

Salary: £Competitive + Car Allowance

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Engineer Surveyor (Electrical) on behalf of our client.

In this role, you will be inspecting, testing and reporting on fixed electrical installations and electrical plant equipment, helping identify defects early and ensuring systems remain safe, compliant and operational. Your work will play a key role in helping customers maintain compliance with key UK electrical regulations and ensuring safe working environments.

Our client strongly encourages applications from ex-military engineers, but all candidates will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out thorough inspections and quality assessments of fixed wiring installations and electrical plant.
• Complete detailed and accurate engineering reports.
• Ensure customers remain compliant with essential UK regulations, including the Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Deliver excellent customer service at all times and represent the company professionally.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ideally Level 4 qualification in electrical or engineering discipline with strong hands‑on experience as a domestic and/or industrial electrician.
• Alternatively, Level 3 electrical qualification with extensive practical experience and willingness to work towards Level 4.
• Testing and inspection experience (City & Guilds 2391 desirable).
• Experience working in hazardous areas (CompEx advantageous).
• Ability to explain technical issues clearly to customers.
• Strong IT and written communication skills for producing detailed reports.

Benefits

• Salary increases after one and two years of continuous service.
• Paid travel time.
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Pension contribution up to 10%.
• Life assurance.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• Employee benefits portal with discounts.
• Volunteering and charity support initiatives.
• Extensive training, including an 8-16 week Engineer Surveyor training programme.