Electrical Surveyor
Redmore Recruitment Limited · Cardiff, Wales ·
Job Description Role: Electrical Surveyor and Qualified SupervisorLocation: South WalesSalary: £40,000 - £45,000 (Full Time, Permanent)Hours: Monday Friday 8am 5pmAbout the RoleOur client is seeking an experienced and suitably qualified electrician to join its internal team, delivering domestic refurbishment and insurance reinstatement projects throughout South Wales.
This is a varied position combining electrical surveying, damage assessment, technical reporting, estimating, installation, testing, and remedial work. Projects typically involve occupied and vacant residential properties requiring repair or reinstatement following fire, flood, escape of water or accidental damage.
The successful candidate will inspect and test existing electrical installations, assess the nature and extent of any damage, prepare technical reports and costed scopes of work, and undertake the necessary repairs and installation works through to testing and certification.
The successful candidate will also assist the company in obtaining and maintaining NICEIC certification and registration under an appropriate electrical competent person scheme. Applicants must therefore have previous experience as a Qualified Supervisor or be able to demonstrate that they possess the qualifications, competence and experience required to be nominated and successfully assessed for this position.
As the role involves regular interaction with homeowners and policyholders, excellent communication skills and a professional, considerate approach are essential. Key ResponsibilitiesElectrical Surveys and Damage AssessmentConduct electrical surveys, inspections, and condition assessments at residential properties across South Wales, including testing existing installations to evaluate safety, condition, and serviceabilityAssess electrical damage resulting from insured events (e.g. fire, flood, and escape of water), determine repair or replacement requirements, and identify any immediate electrical hazards with appropriate safety recommendationsDocument findings through photographs, test results, drawings and reports, providing clear conclusions and highlighting where further intrusive investigation or specialist input may be requiredReporting, Scoping and EstimatingPrepare clear technical reports, scopes of work, material schedules, estimates and quotations, clearly outlining assumptions, exclusions, access requirements, and provisional allowancesDistinguish insured damage from pre-existing defects and improvement works, providing technical advice to surveyors, project managers, clients, insurers, and their representativesReview approved works for omissions, discrepancies, and variations, obtaining the necessary authority before undertaking additional or varied worksInstallation and Remedial WorksUndertake first fix, second fix, maintenance, remedial, installation, upgrade, and alteration works to a high professional standardDiagnose and repair electrical faults within domestic properties, ensuring safe and effective solutionsCarry out initial verification, periodic inspection, and testing, including completion of relevant electrical certificates and condition reportsComplete Building Regulations notifications and other statutory documentation where requiredIdentify and procure required materials and coordinate electrical works with site teams, other trades, homeowners, and policyholdersMaintain accurate records, photographs, test results, and certification, ensuring all completed works are tested, certified and ready for handoverQualified Supervisor and NICEIC ResponsibilitiesSupport the companys application for NICEIC certification and Competent Person Scheme registration, including initial assessments and ongoing reassessments.
Act as the companys nominated Qualified Supervisor, subject to successful NICEIC assessment and approvalSupport the Principal Duty Holder in meeting NICEIC scheme requirements and maintaining appropriate electrical procedures, policies, and quality controlsAssess the competence of electricians and subcontractors, determine appropriate supervision levels, and oversee electrical installation, inspection, testing, and certification activitiesReview and countersign electrical certificates and reports where required, ensuring compliance with NICEIC requirements, BS 7671 and applicable Building RegulationsMaintain accurate technical, certification, competence, and test equipment records, including calibration and condition of electrical testing equipmentSupport the investigation of complaints and nonconformities, keep the company informed of regulatory and technical changes, and promote consistent standards of safety, workmanship, and complianceEssential Qualifications and ExperienceQualifications: Level 3 electrotechnical apprenticeship/NVQ or equivalent, AM2 or equivalent occupational competence assessment, current Requirements for Electrical Installations qualification, and City & Guilds 2391-52 (or equivalent) for inspection and testing.
Experience: Minimum two years responsibility for electrical installation work, with strong domestic experience in installation, inspection, testing, fault finding, and remedial works; previous Qualified Supervisor experience or willingness to undertake NICEIC assessment.
Technical competence: Proven ability to complete and review electrical certificates and condition reports, interpret drawings, specifications, and test results, and prepare technical reports, scopes, estimates, and quotations.
Regulatory knowledge: Thorough knowledge of current BS 7671, applicable Building Regulations, and requirements for notifiable domestic electrical work. Professional
requirements
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout South Wales and participate in NICEIC assessments, surveillance visits, and periodic reassessments. Desirable Qualifications and ExperienceIndustry experience: Previous recognition as an NICEIC, NAPIT or equivalent Qualified Supervisor, with experience in residential refurbishment, property maintenance, or insurance reinstatement, including assessing electrical installations affected by fire, flood, or water damage.
Technical and management experience: Proven ability to prepare technical reports and estimates, manage projects independently from initial survey through to completion, and supervise electricians, apprentices, and subcontractors. Compliance and
qualifications
Experience establishing or maintaining an electrical Competent Person Scheme registration, with an ECS Gold Card and asbestos awareness training. Skills and AttributesTechnical competence: Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills, with a high standard of workmanship, attention to detail, and strong commitment to electrical safety, compliance and quality.
Communication and commercial awareness: Strong reporting, scoping and estimating skills, with the ability to explain technical findings clearly to customers and understand approved scopes, estimates and variations. Professional approach: Highly organised, reliable and adaptable, able to manage multiple appointments, work independently with minimal supervision or as part of a multidisciplinary team, and maintain a professional, respectful and customer-focused approach in occupied homes.