29 days ago
Electrical Engineer
Your new company We are currently supporting a South West Local Authority seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to oversee a portfolio of electrical works across their housing stock. This is a fantastic opportunity for a contractor with strong public‑sector or social housing experience who can confidently manage compliance, contractors and quality across a busy repair and planned works programme. Your new role As the Electrical Engineer, you will act as the client's technical lead for all electrical works within the housing portfolio. Your responsibilities will include: Overseeing day‑to‑day delivery of electrical maintenance, repairs and planned upgrades Managing contractors delivering EICRs, rewires, upgrades, void property works and cyclical programmes Ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements, BS7671, and local authority standards Carrying out on-site inspections, audits, quality checks and post‑works sign‑offs Providing technical advice to internal teams, contractors and stakeholders Monitoring performance, budgets, KPIs and ensuring value for money across all programmes Assisting with contract administration, variations, specification writing and reports What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in an Electrical Engineer, Clerk of Works, or Electrical Compliance role within a local authority, ALMO or social housing providerStrong understanding of housing electrical standards, regulations and compliance requirements Experience overseeing contractors and managing large‑scale housing programmes Ability to interpret electrical reports, technical drawings and compliance certificates Excellent communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills Relevant electrical qualifications (e.g., 18th Edition, Testing & Inspection - 2391 or equivalent) What you'll get in return Rate: £250 - £300 per day (Umbrella)Location: South West (hybrid working available) Duration: Ongoing contract Sector: Local Authority / Social Housing What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
- £250.0 - £300.0 per annum + Paying £250 - £300 per day Umbrella
- Hays
- Wandsworth, London (Greater), England
- Salary £250.0 - £300.0 per annum + Paying £250 - £300 per day Umbrella
- Company Hays
- Location Wandsworth, London (Greater), England