Statutory Compliance Inspection Officer Electrical

Wigan Council; Wigan; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Wigan Council is recruiting an experienced Statutory Compliance Inspection Officer Electrical to ensure robust electrical safety standards across our property portfolio. You will inspect and test single-phase and three-phase installations, oversee EV charging points, and manage a programme of inspections to meet statutory deadlines.

Reporting to the Electrical Manager, you will review certificates (EICs, MEIWCs, EICRs), verify contractor certifications, and drive continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• Experienced electrical professional with strong knowledge of electrical certification and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Undertake electrical inspection and testing of single-phase and three-phase installations.
• Inspect EVCP installations and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Plan and manage your own inspection programme and diary to ensure statutory deadlines are achieved.
• Review, validate and quality assure Electrical Installation Certificates (EICs), Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificates (MEIWCs) and Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs).
• Assess the quality and accuracy of electrical certification provided by contractors and other Council workstreams.
• Identify non-compliances and ensure remedial actions are appropriately managed and completed.
• Maintain accurate electrical asset, certification and compliance information within C365.
• Undertake post-work inspections and contractor quality assurance audits.
• Interpret inspection and testing results and provide technical advice on complex electrical issues.
• Provide advice and guidance to contractors, consultants, officers and other stakeholders.
• Challenge poor workmanship, incorrect certification or non-compliant practices where necessary.
• Support continuous improvement of the Council’s electrical compliance arrangements.

Job description

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Wigan Town Hall

Salary: Grade 8, £36,363 - £40,777 per annum.

37 hours per week

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Join Wigan Council as a Statutory Compliance Inspection Officer Electrical Are you an experienced electrical professional looking for a role where your technical knowledge can make a real difference to electrical safety across a large and varied property portfolio?

Wigan Council is looking for a Statutory Compliance Inspection Officer Electrical to join our compliance team and support the delivery of robust electrical safety standards across Council properties.

You will undertake electrical inspection, testing and compliance activities across, corporate, education and communal properties, together with electrical vehicle charging points (EVCP) and associated electrical infrastructure.

About the role

Reporting directly to the Statutory Compliance and Building Safety Electrical Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the Council’s electrical compliance programme remains effective, robust and up to date.

You will:

• Undertake electrical inspection and testing of single-phase and three-phase installations.
• Inspect and assess EVCP installations and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Plan and manage your own inspection programme and diary to ensure statutory deadlines are achieved.
• Review, validate and quality assure Electrical Installation Certificates (EICs), Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificates (MEIWCs) and Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs).
• Assess the quality and accuracy of electrical certification provided by contractors and other Council workstreams.
• Identify non-compliances and ensure remedial actions are appropriately managed and completed.
• Maintain accurate electrical asset, certification and compliance information within C365.
• Undertake post-work inspections and contractor quality assurance audits.
• Interpret inspection and testing results and provide technical advice on complex electrical issues.
• Provide advice and guidance to contractors, consultants, officers and other stakeholders.
• Challenge poor workmanship, incorrect certification or non-compliant practices where necessary.
• Support continuous improvement of the Council’s electrical compliance arrangements.

About us:

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking electrical compliance team and play an important role in maintaining electrical safety across Wigan Council’s property portfolio.

You will have the opportunity to use your technical expertise, influence electrical safety standards, work with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute directly to maintaining robust statutory compliance.

If you are an experienced electrical professional who takes pride in high standards, has a strong understanding of electrical certification and compliance, and is confident making technical decisions, we would like to hear from you.

Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.

To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK, and you must maintain a valid (active) right to work. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor.

Wigan Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. As part of this commitment, Wigan Council operates robust Safer Recruitment procedures

For further information, please contact:

Chris Holt Statutory Compliance and Building Safety Electrical Manager on [e-mail]

Interview dates:

Priority Candidates: 15th September 2026

All other Candidates: 16th September 2026