At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead electrical compliance and ensure adherence to legislation and industry standards.
- Company: Axis, a trusted property services specialist with over 110 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in social housing and drive continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: Expert knowledge of electrical compliance and strong analytical skills required.
Axis, part of Axis CLC, is a trusted property services specialist delivering responsive repairs, planned works, refurbishments and voids services across the UK. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience and the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices and employing more than 2,500 people nationwide, we support housing providers and public sector clients with high-quality maintenance and compliance services that help keep residents safe, properties well maintained and communities supported.
We're looking for an experienced Head of Electrical (M&E Compliance) to lead statutory compliance across our Mechanical & Electrical operations. Reporting to the Director of M&E, the Head of Electrical will ensure the business remains fully compliant with all relevant legislation, accreditation requirements and industry best practice across gas, electrical, oil, solid fuel and microgeneration services.
Working closely with operational teams, clients and regulatory bodies, you'll provide technical leadership, oversee company accreditations, drive continuous improvement, and use operational and compliance data to monitor performance, identify trends and support informed decision-making.
What You'll Deliver
- Lead and maintain statutory compliance across all M&E disciplines, ensuring adherence to legislation, regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
- Manage company accreditations including NICEIC.
- Develop, implement and review compliance policies, procedures and technical guidance.
- Carry out compliance audits, inspections and investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
- Provide technical advice and compliance support to operational teams, managers and clients.
- Monitor engineer competence and ensure work is only allocated to appropriately qualified personnel.
- Produce compliance reports, analyse operational data and identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Develop and deliver technical training, toolbox talks and compliance communications across the business.
- Build strong relationships with clients, regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders to promote high standards of compliance and service delivery.
- Promote a positive safety culture and drive continuous improvement across the M&E Division.
About You
- Expert knowledge of electrical compliance in social housing, ensuring statutory, regulatory, and safety requirements are consistently met across housing stock and resident services.
- Strong understanding of industry legislation, accreditation bodies and regulatory requirements.
- Proven experience managing compliance audits, inspections and regulatory investigations.
- Experience working within the social housing, property maintenance or M&E sector.
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation, including CDM Regulations.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and produce meaningful reports.
- Advanced IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, with experience using digital management systems. Experience of Power BI or other reporting and business intelligence tools would be advantageous.
- Able to develop reports, monitor compliance performance and use data to support operational decision-making.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
- Relevant technical qualifications and professional membership (minimum EngTech or equivalent).
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between offices and client locations.
What we Offer
- Salary between £65,000 - £75,000 depending upon experience
- Car Allowance
- 25 days’ annual leave
Head of Electrical in London employer: Axis CLC Group
Axis CLC is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment where reliability and quality are at the forefront of our mission. As a Painter and Decorator, you will benefit from competitive pay, a company van, and opportunities for professional development while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance communities across various sectors. Our commitment to inclusion and employee wellbeing ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to grow within the organisation.
