Statutory Electrical Compliance Inspector

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

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