Job Title: Electrical Quality Surveyor
Location: HM Naval Base, Portsmouth (HMNBP)
Service Area: Service Delivery
Hours of Work: 37 per week, with some out of hours on a rota basis
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £43,000 to £50,000
What you will be doing:
As an Electrical Quality Surveyor, you'll play a key role in ensuring electrical installation works are delivered safely, compliantly, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with project teams, contractors, and clients, you will:
- Carry out inspections and audits of electrical installations to verify compliance with specifications, drawings, industry standards, and regulations.
- Identify, report, and track quality issues and non-conformances, supporting the implementation of corrective actions.
- Review and maintain quality documentation, including inspection records, test certificates, commissioning reports, and quality assurance logs.
- Conduct site surveillance activities and quality assessments, producing clear reports and recommendations.
- Liaise with engineers, project managers, supervisors, subcontractors, and client representatives on quality-related matters.
- Support Service Delivery handovers by ensuring all quality documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying trends, sharing lessons learned, and promoting best practice across projects.
What you will bring:
- Experience inspecting electrical installations.
- Knowledge of electrical testing and commissioning processes.
- Experience working on construction, utility, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings and specifications.
- Electrical installation standards and regulations.
- Inspection and testing procedures.
- Quality management systems (ISO 9001).
- Construction and commissioning processes.
- Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
- Experience with the following is desirable:
- HV/LV distribution networks
- substation, renewable energy, or industrial projects.
- Previous quality assurance or auditing experience.
About you:
You will have the following qualifications, skills, and experience:
- An HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
- You must have City & Guilds 2391
- Relevant electrical industry experience.
- Understanding of quality management principles.
- ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification is desirable
- Membership of a relevant professional institution is desirable.
- SMSTS or SSSTS certification is desirable.
You'll get:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme, following successful completion of probation period
- Early finish on a Friday
- Discretionary company bonus scheme
- Enhanced pension scheme - employee contribution 4% and company contribution 6%, or you can increase your contribution to 6% and company contribution will increase to 10%
- Life assurance x 4 (subject to scheme T&C's)
- Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues
- Cycle to work scheme
- Group income protection
- Flexible parental benefits (if applicable)
- Free parking onsite
- Access to our Internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position.
- Continued professional career development
- Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme)
- Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services
- Discount off entry into the Historic Dockyard
Application process:
Applications are urged to apply prior to the advertising closing date 19th August 2026
Background checks & security
Please note that due to the nature of the site we are based on and the work carried out, once offered we carry out a number of pre-employment checks which include UKSV clearance applications - you will need to be eligible for this and willing to go through the process. For more information, please speak with the Talent & Recruitment team.
About us:
At KBS Maritime, we're not just another company - we're an exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and KBR. Our team is dedicated to providing Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions and Alongside Services at His Majesty's Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP), the beating heart of the Royal Navy.
With almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy's surface ships stationed at HMNBP, working with KBS Maritime means being at the forefront of innovation and progress. We operate in a unique and fascinating environment, with a mix of historic dockyards and cutting-edge infrastructure that's unlike any other.
By delivering state of the art solutions to the Royal Navy, KBS Maritime offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference to the safety, security, and sustainability of the UK's National Defence and Security. But it's not just about the work - at KBS Maritime, we believe in the value of our people. We have the ethos of a small business, which means we value and empower our team members to succeed.
KBS Maritime is committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of every social or cultural background, age, gender, ability, sexual orientation, and belief.
We will make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to accommodate any disability. In the first instance, if you require this job advert in an alternative format, or require any assistance, please contact recruitment@kbsmaritime.com
Electrical Quality Surveyor in Portsmouth employer: KBS Maritime
KBS Maritime is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and compliance at the HM Naval Base in Portsmouth. With generous benefits such as 25 days of holiday and enhanced pension schemes, alongside robust career development opportunities, employees are empowered to grow and thrive in their roles while contributing to vital maritime operations.
