Electrical Compliance Officer in City of London

Location: Camden, London

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £49,136.93 per annum

Working Hours: 35 Hours per week (Monday - Friday, Hybrid)

Responsibilities

• Ensure all electrical installations, repairs, and compliance inspections meet statutory, regulatory, and Riverside’s quality standards.
• Conduct compliance audits across domestic and communal electrical teams, covering all building services electrical systems, including associated trades.
• Audit and verify the work of both Riverside’s Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) electricians and external contractors.
• Act as the primary liaison for third‑party auditors, supporting independent audits and ensuring findings are implemented.
• Identify non‑compliance issues and safety risks, working with teams to implement and track corrective actions.
• Support the contract management team in assessing contractor performance and ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
• Provide training and technical guidance to electricians and contractors to improve work quality and compliance.
• Maintain detailed audit reports and compliance records, identifying trends and driving continuous improvement.
• Protect Riverside’s DLO NICEIC registration by ensuring compliance with all necessary regulatory standards and implementing corrective actions as required.

Key Tasks

• Carry out inspection, testing and certification of gas installations (where applicable).
• Conduct site visits and inspections of completed electrical works.
• Review EICRs, PAT testing records, emergency lighting logs, and direct hot water cylinder maintenance records.
• Investigate electrical complaints and incidents, ensuring remedial actions are taken.
• Support contractor review meetings and performance monitoring.
• Facilitate third‑party audits, implementing recommendations from external compliance reports.
• Prepare detailed audit reports, summarising findings, risks, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with colleagues on gas‑related incident investigations or complaints.
• Investigate and resolve complaints (both informal and formal) and expressions of dissatisfaction with the service.
• Ensure compliance with the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022.
• Participate in an out‑of‑hours rota for repairs and maintenance services on a regular basis.

Qualifications – Essential

• Fully qualified electrician with experience in compliance auditing.
• NICEIC Registration Electrical Qualifying Supervisor eligibility.
• City and Guilds 2391 – Inspection and Testing, or equivalent.
• Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services or equivalent.
• City and Guilds 2382‑22 (or equivalent) BS 7671 (Latest Edition).
• Part P certificate.
• Experience auditing and managing compliance for a full cross‑section of building services electrical systems, including EICRs, emergency lighting, PAT testing, electrical heating systems, and direct hot water cylinders.
• Strong grounded knowledge of BS 7671 Wiring Regulations, Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, IET Code of Practice for Electrical Safety Management, Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Experience in contractor performance audits and compliance assessments.
• Strong technical report writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to liaise with third‑party auditors and regulatory bodies (e.g., NICEIC).
• Understanding of NICEIC requirements and the need to maintain Riverside’s NICEIC registration.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good time management, planning and organisational skills.
• Proficient with IT systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, auditing software).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Qualifications – Desirable

• Experience working in social housing, DLO operations, or compliance management for multi‑trade teams.
• NICEIC‑approved status or experience working with accredited compliance schemes.
• Knowledge of compliance management software and audit tracking systems.
• Experience delivering technical training and best practice workshops.
• Aware of CDM regulations and building compliance frameworks.
• Health and Safety qualifications IOSH/SMSTS/SSSTS.
• Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) accreditation: Solar PV, Battery Storage, Wind Turbines and CHP.
• Level 4 Certificate in Electrical Safety Management in Social Housing.
• Professional Membership of a relevant industry body (e.g. IET).

Benefits

• Competitive pay & generous pension.
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working options available.
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology.
• A wide range of benefits.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role they will be guaranteed an interview. This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme.

How to Apply

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the essential criteria. Attach a current CV and covering letter. Send your application via the link provided on our careers page. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.

Working Hours & Pattern

35 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, Hybrid. On occasions you will be required to participate in an out‑of‑hours rota for repairs and maintenance services.

Note: We will accept applications on the basis of any valid legal permission to work in the UK, but we will not sponsor further visa applications.