Electrical Inspector
Job Summary
- Supervise EICR contractors and assess the quality of electrical testing and remedial work.
- Review and verify EICR certifications and related documentation.
- Inspect completed electrical projects to ensure they meet regulatory and specification standards.
- Monitor contractor performance productivity and adherence to compliance.
- Support the implementation of electrical safety programs across housing properties.
- Ensure compliance with statutory obligations related to electrical installations.
- Provide technical advice to managers contractors tenants and leaseholders.
- Identify defective workmanship and ensure necessary remedial actions are taken.
- Maintain detailed inspection records and performance reports.
- Support capital and planned maintenance programs.
- Attend site meetings with contractors consultants and stakeholders.
- Investigate technical issues and offer solutions as needed.
- Ensure adherence to health and safety legislation and procedures.
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent qualification.
- City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing qualification (or equivalent).
- Standard DBS Certificate.
- Extensive experience in electrical inspections and testing.
- Strong understanding of:
- Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs)
- BS 7671 Wiring Regulations
- Electrical Testing and Inspection Procedures
- Electrical Safety Compliance
- Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs)
- Experience in supervising contractors and reviewing certifications.
- Experience in housing maintenance compliance or capital works environments.
- Ability to identify non-compliant installations and substandard workmanship.
- Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and quality assurance capabilities.
- Experience with AICO smoke alarm systems.
- Experience in social housing.
- Experience managing EICR programs within Local Authority or Housing Association properties.
- Knowledge of housing compliance programs and resident safety requirements.
- May need to attend sites outside normal working hours for urgent issues.
- Must wear appropriate PPE and safety gear as necessary.
- Occasional evening and weekend meetings may be required.
- Ability to travel to various site locations as needed.
- 34.93 per hour (Umbrella)
- 3 Month Contract
- Full-Time Hours
- Standard DBS Required
- Bi-Weekly Pay
- Opportunity to work within a specialist EICR and compliance team.
- Diverse role overseeing contractor performance and electrical safety standards.
- Exposure to major housing compliance and capital improvement programs.
- Opportunity to enhance resident safety across a large social housing portfolio.
- Potential for a permanent role within a Local Authority post-contract based on performance and business needs.
Required Skills:
Essential Requirements NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent qualification. City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing qualification (or equivalent). Standard DBS Certificate. Significant experience undertaking electrical inspections and testing. Strong knowledge of: Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) BS 7671 Wiring Regulations Electrical Testing and Inspection Procedures Electrical Safety Compliance Experience overseeing contractors and reviewing certification. Experience working within housing maintenance compliance or capital works environments. Ability to identify non-compliant installations and poor workmanship. Excellent report-writing and communication skills. Strong organisational and quality assurance skills. Highly Desirable Experience with AICO smoke alarm systems. Experience working within social housing. Experience overseeing EICR programmes within Local Authority or Housing Association stock. Knowledge of housing compliance programmes and resident safety requirements. Additional Requirements May be required to attend sites outside normal working hours to respond to urgent issues. Will be required to wear appropriate PPE and safety equipment where necessary. Occasional evening and weekend meetings may be required. Ability to travel to various site locations as required. Whats on Offer 34.93 per hour (Umbrella) 3 Month Contract Full-Time Hours Standard DBS Required Bi-Weekly Pay Opportunity to work within a specialist EICR and compliance team. Varied role overseeing contractor performance and electrical safety standards. Exposure to major housing compliance and capital improvement programmes. Opportunity to contribute towards resident safety across a large social housing portfolio. Potential opportunity to secure a permanent role within a Local Authority following the contract subject to performance and business requirements. Suitable for candidates with experience as an Electrical Inspector Electrical Compliance Officer EICR Inspector Electrical Surveyor Electrical Qualifying Supervisor Electrical Contracts Officer Compliance Inspector or Electrical Maintenance Inspector.