Electrical Quality Surveyor (EQS) - South in London

Overview

Places for People, we hire People, not numbers. So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for. Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That’s someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of completed and in-progress electrical works across tenanted and void properties to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with BS7671 and housing standards.
• Audit electrical documentation, identify non-compliant or substandard work, and work with contractors and internal teams to ensure timely rectification.
• Monitor contractor performance, provide feedback, and support continuous improvement, producing clear audit reports that highlight findings, trends, and recommendations while escalating critical issues to management.
• Act as a subject matter expert for electrical compliance, advising field teams, contract managers, and housing officers, and maintain accurate records of audits, certifications, and remedial actions using compliance systems or CAFM platforms.
• Travel across the region you are covering as required.

Essential Criteria

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• Knowledge of 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
• City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent in Inspection & Testing.
• Experience in electrical auditing or surveying within the social housing sector.
• Strong understanding of housing compliance frameworks and resident safety obligations.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Recognised as a competent person by NICEIC.

More About You

You will hold an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent) and be knowledgeable in 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671) and City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent in Inspection & Testing. You will have experience in electrical auditing or surveying within the social housing sector, with a strong understanding of housing compliance frameworks and resident safety obligations. You will be a NICEIC-recognised competent person with excellent attention to detail and communication skills. Ideally, you will also be familiar with NICEIC or NAPIT auditing standards, housing-specific regulations such as HHSRS and the Decent Homes Standard, and hold IOSH or NEBOSH certification.

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We Know That There's Always More We Can Do To Make You Smile, That's Why We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package With Each Role, Yours Will Include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What’s next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.

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Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.