Engineer Surveyor Electrical

Claire Plais - Domitille Vielle; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading global inspection company is seeking a Fixed Electrical Test Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves conducting high-quality tests and inspections of electrical installations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and fostering strong client relationships. With a competitive salary and benefits package, including a company car or allowance, this position offers the opportunity for flexible working arrangements and career progression. Ideal candidates will possess relevant electrical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

Benefits

Company Car or Car Allowance

25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Flexible Working Arrangements

Health and Wellbeing Support

Private Healthcare

Pension Contributions up to 12%

Flexible Benefits Scheme

GymFlex

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity

Travel Insurance

Qualifications

• Relevant electrical knowledge and previous experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication skills and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality test and inspection examinations of electrical installations.
• Build and maintain excellent client relationships while ensuring service standards.

Skills

Electrical Knowledge

Communication Skills

Computer Literacy

Knowledge of H&S Requirements

Education

18th Edition Regulations

City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

Role: Fixed Electrical Test Engineer

Location:

Happy to consider candidates in and around the Southampton or Portsmouth areas. Home based with daily travel to client sites. We aim to minimise travel where possible and offer localised geographical areas.

Salary:

Starting salary of £40,816 plus a company car / £4,250 car allowance and an excellent benefits package.

Role purpose:

To operate independently and as a team member in carrying out high-quality test and inspection examinations of designated Electrical installations, with a clear customer focus and driving optimal service delivery.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Operate in line with Bureau Veritas Core Values and Code of Ethics.
2. Fully utilize all operational systems available, ensuring accurate data entry and reflection.
3. Retain independent and individual ownership and responsibility for all allocated inspection and technical activities, while acting as a fully integrated member of a national and regional team.
4. Ensure examinations and testing are completed within set time scales according to the planned schedule.
5. Formulate, produce, and distribute inspection reports professionally within daily timescales and service standards.
6. Work in line with Bureau Veritas Health and Safety processes and systems.
7. Safely carry out electrical safety tests on portable appliances at customer premises in accordance with the Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment and the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
8. Carry out inspections within authorized standards and record activities as per company methods.
9. Provide technical and legislative advice relevant to authorities to clients, team members, and external bodies as necessary.
10. Build and maintain excellent client relationships and ensure customer service standards are met.
11. Coordinate with Regional Planner to ensure daily plan completion; communicate any changes.
12. Stay informed of developments in standards and legislation affecting electrical installations and support necessary changes.
13. Act on behalf of the company, utilizing technical expertise as required.
14. Identify potential business opportunities and advise relevant business areas.
15. Work effectively with Area Managers and Regional Directors to meet all regional KPIs.

Experience & Skills Required:

• Relevant electrical knowledge.
• Previous experience in a similar role or as a timeserved apprentice holding their 18th edition.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Computer literacy.
• Good knowledge of market, industry trends, and legislative changes, including H&S requirements.

Qualifications Required:

• 18th Edition regulations.
• City & Guilds Part 1, 2, and 3, or Level 3 City and Guilds 2365 Diploma in electrical installation. (HNC desirable).
• Preferably City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/5 courses (or equivalent).
• Current UK driving license.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary.
• Company Car or Car Allowance of £4,250.
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, with options to buy or sell 5 holidays and carry over 5 days.
• Combined employee/employer pension contributions of up to 12%.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible benefits scheme including Life Cover, Private Healthcare, Dental Care, GymFlex, TechScheme, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity, Give as You Earn, and Travel Insurance.
• Health and Wellbeing Support via Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Program, and Smart Health services.
• Opportunity to work for an industry-leading global inspection company.

Why Bureau Veritas?

Flexible working patterns support career progression and work-life balance. We foster a supportive and engaging culture, enabling individuals to fulfill their potential.

Enjoy a busy, varied client-facing environment working across sectors like Food Manufacturing, Chemical Manufacturing, Banking, Retail, Logistics, Power & Utilities (including Nuclear), Automotive, Public Sector, Mobile Plant, Emergency Services, Transport, and Construction.

We value partnership, encouraging strong client relationships—combining technical expertise with service excellence to exceed expectations.