Electrical Qualifying Supervisor

Fortem Solutions Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major property solutions provider in Birmingham is looking for an Electrical Qualifying Supervisor to oversee electrical compliance and performance management of subcontractors. The ideal candidate will have relevant electrical qualifications and experience in leadership roles. This position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including generous annual leave and bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salary with profit related bonus

Salary sacrifice car lease option

Motor Expenditure Allowance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off

Annual pay reviews

Discounted gym memberships

Private healthcare and dental care

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in managing electrical subcontractors.
• Ability to conduct effective quality checks.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on motivation and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage electrical subcontractor performance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Conduct audits on trade and vehicle performance.

Skills

Management of electrical compliance

Quality checks

Team leadership

Relationship building

Health and Safety management

Education

City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2

Level 3 NVQ certificate 2356

City & Guilds 17th or 18th Edition

Tools

JIBP Health & Safety Test certificate

City & Guilds 2391 Testing & Inspection

Job description

Due to rapid growth and continuous success, we are delighted to confirm that we are currently seeking an Electrical Qualifying Supervisor to join our Fortem team in Birmingham.

The Customer

You will be part of one of Fortem’s largest Social Housing contracts, Birmingham City Council. This is an expanding £50m Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit contract and the largest social housing contract in Europe. We are responsible for over 22,500 properties in the Birmingham area including low, medium and a significant number of high‑rise blocks. This is a fast paced, focused and dedicated contract which we have been re‑awarded 3 times and we are very proud to be able to support this exceptional client.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage electrical sub‑contractor onboarding
• Manage electrical sub‑contractor and direct performance
• Manage compliance
• Conduct electrical quality checks
• You will be responsible for up a team of Trades
• To motivate, coach and retain tradespeople
• Assist the Production Manager to ensure operational performance is optimised and Trade efficiency is at its maximum
• Continually review with the Production Manager Trade performance to ensure efficiency and first time fix ratio is maximised whilst non‑productive time is kept to an absolute minimum.
• Ensure that a high‑quality team is maintained including performance management, succession planning and personal development.
• To develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal clients and key stakeholders.
• Deliver Trade and vehicle audits in line with Company Health & Safety policy Management of Sub‑Contractors ensuring performance and quality of works undertaken is to the highest of standards.
• Health and Safety performance of Sub‑Contractors will be critical, and the successful candidate will need to demonstrate an understanding of how to manage sub‑contractors effectively.
• Actively manage the Suppliers to deliver best value into the Account.

What You Will Need

Essential Criteria

• City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2 in Electrotechnical competencies plus the NVQ 3 certificate 2356 with technical certificates Level 2 & 3 OR City & Guilds 2351 Level 3 certificate plus NVQ 3 certificate or NVQ 3 2356 certificate.
• City & Guilds 17th or 18th Edition certificate, Flexibility to undertake regular travel.

Desirable Criteria

• JIBP Health & Safety Test certificate with current JIBP card
• City & Guilds 2377 Pat Testing certificate
• Unvented Hot Water certificate
• Water Regulations certificate
• Part P
• City & Guilds 2391 Testing & Inspection certificate.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary based on experience with profit related bonus
• Option to opt into Salary sacrifice car lease
• Motor Expenditure Allowance (£3,500)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off (34 days total)
• Eligible for a bonus of up to 10%
• 26 weeks full pay maternity leave
• Annual pay reviews
• 8 weeks full pay paternity leave
• Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms
• Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
• Vast directory of training on bespoke in‑house Learning Management System
• Private healthcare and dental care
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail and mobile phone provider discounts

Who We Are

We are part of the Willmott Dixon group, established in 2002 Fortem provides specialist property solutions tailored to keep homes and buildings running smoothly. Our highly trained teams deliver a range of internal and external repairs as well as high quality voids, planned installations and gas services. Alongside our core functions, we have extensive experience in decarbonisation, specialising in making homes more energy‑efficient and helping clients on their journey to become zero carbon. Our experience, commitment to best practice and exemplary quality, together with a genuine partnered approach, ensures we achieve excellent outcomes for our partners, clients and customers. We have an established track record of improving communities and creating better places for people to work and live. We are Investors in People - Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please apply with your updated CV or contact us at the Recruitment team. If you would like support with your application please contact [e-mail] for Recruitment Agencies: We have an agreed PSL, we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.