Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Engineer Salary Range: £42,192 – £51,127 plus 10% supplement. Permanent Fulltime Location: Reed House First Floor, Frogmore Complex, Dormay Street, SW18 1EY An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the Housing and Regeneration department. Richmond and Wandsworth councils’ electrical section is responsible for the electrical safety of its properties within the largest inner-London borough. We ensure all required electrical safety inspections are carried out within our properties and are passionate that our residents are safe in their homes. About The Role We are looking for an experienced electrical engineer who is wishing to move to a role involving more inspection and monitoring of contractors. You must have extensive knowledge and experience of current electrical regulations BS7671, especially the Electrical Installation Condition reporting procedures. You will be responding to technical enquiries from council departments, contractors, residents, and councillors regarding a variety of electrical systems such as fire alarms, door entry systems, or emergency lights, and reviewing servicing and certification documents from contractors. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience: Qualifications equivalent to C&G 2367 or 2357 (Electrical Installation) and NVQ level 3 in Electrical Installations, 2391 Test and Inspection. A certificate in BS7671 – The Requirements for Electrical Installations, 18th Edition as amended. Excellent communication and customer care skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. Good ICT skills are crucial, including the ability to write reports and letters. Ability to work well as part of a team as well as on your own initiative. Full driving licence is essential due to site visits. Well organised and able to work flexibly with good interpersonal and organisational skills. Willingness to attend to emergencies and planned works at short notice, including work at night or weekends. In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops, and other establishments. Indicative Recruitment Timeline: Closing Date: Sunday 05th January 2025 Shortlisting Date: W/C 06th January 2025 Interview Date: TBC For an informal conversation, please contact alan.moore@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk . Useful Information: Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We promote equality and diversity and develop a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and as such, appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working, and a generous pension plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr