Electrical Building Surveyor

Electrical Surveyor
Cambridge City Council
£30 - £35 per hour DOE
Initial 3-Month Contract
37 Hours Per Week
Cambridge / Hybrid Working
Cambridge City Council is looking for an experienced Electrical Surveyor to join its Asset Management team on an initial 3-month contract.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in managing electrical compliance, inspection programmes, planned works and improvement projects across the Council's housing and corporate property portfolio.
The Role
You will be responsible for ensuring statutory electrical compliance across a diverse property portfolio while supporting the delivery of electrical improvement and maintenance programmes.
Key responsibilities include:
·Managing electrical compliance across Council-owned properties.
·Overseeing inspection, testing and certification programmes, including EICRs, emergency lighting and fire alarm systems.
·Maintaining accurate compliance records and electrical asset information.
·Identifying defects, risks and non-compliance issues and implementing corrective actions.
·Developing and delivering planned electrical improvement and replacement programmes.
·Producing technical specifications and supporting project delivery from feasibility through to completion.
·Managing contractors and monitoring quality, safety and performance.
·Carrying out site inspections and sign-off of completed works.
·Providing specialist electrical advice to internal stakeholders.
·Supporting wider building safety, asset management and decarbonisation initiatives.
About You
To be considered, you will ideally have:
·Significant experience in electrical installation, maintenance, inspection or compliance within housing, property or building services.
·Experience managing contractors and electrical works programmes.
·Strong knowledge of electrical regulations, compliance requirements and building safety legislation.
·Experience producing specifications and interpreting technical drawings and certification.
·Knowledge of CDM Regulations and their application to maintenance and project works.
·Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
·Experience within a local authority, housing association or regulated environment would be advantageous.
Essential Qualifications
·Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) in an electrical or building services discipline.
·City & Guilds 2391, 2397 or equivalent Inspection & Testing qualification.
·GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English.
·Full UK Driving Licence or ability to travel to sites across Cambridge.
What's on Offer?
·£30 - £35 per hour depending on experience.
·Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension.
·Hybrid working arrangement.
·Opportunity to work on a varied property portfolio and deliver critical compliance and improvement projects.
·Immediate start available.
For more information or to apply, please get in touch with your updated CV