Engineer Surveyor (Electrical)

BES Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading risk management solutions provider in the UK is seeking an Electrical Engineer Surveyor to ensure the safety and compliance of electrical equipment. In this key role, you will conduct thorough inspections, produce detailed reports, and provide outstanding customer service. Ideal candidates should possess a Level 4 electrical qualification and have practical experience as an electrician. The position offers a competitive salary with annual increases and numerous benefits, including flexible working and health support.

Benefits

Starting salary of £40,500

Salary increases after one and two years

Car cash allowance

Paid travel time

Up to 10% pension contribution

25 days annual leave

Employee benefits portal

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Level 4 electrical / engineering qualification and practical experience as a domestic/industrial electrician.
• Level 3 electrical qualification with willingness to upskill to Level 4.
• Experience in hazardous area work (CompEX) preferable.

Responsibilities

• Complete quality assessments and inspections of electrical installations.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations in the UK.
• Provide exceptional customer service while representing the company.

Skills

Electrical / engineering knowledge

Practical experience as electrician

Testing and inspection experience

Communication of technical problems

IT and literacy skills

Education

Level 4 electrical / engineering qualification

Level 3 electrical qualification

Job description

Who we are in a nutshell.

At BES Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end to end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. This means it’s our job to help keep our customers assets’ legally compliant, operational and, above all else, safe. We’re able to achieve this with a team of only the very best, most talented people.

What will you be doing?

As an Electrical Engineer Surveyor for BES Group you will be helping to prolong the life and safety of electrical equipment by spotting any potential defects as early as possible and helping make sure everyone goes home safely at the end of the day.

You will:

• Completing quality assessments and rigorous inspections of fixed wiring installations and electrical plant items
• Carrying out detailed reporting, with no compromise, ever
• Ensuring all customers are compliant with vital regulations that help to govern their industry in the UK (including EAW)
• Always provide the exceptional level of customer service expected from our team, whilst representing our brilliant company professionally

As part of our team, you will get:

• A minimum standard starting salary of £40,500, depending on experience and location
• Salary uplifts after one and two-years continuous services
  • Moving to £48,236 after one year,
  • Moving to £53,466 after 2 years' service
• £5,500 annual car cash allowance
• Paid travel time during your working day
• Up to 10% pension contribution
• 2 x life cover
• Enhanced maternity / adoption leave
• Annual salary review
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• An additional day’s holiday for your birthday every year
• Access to our buy and sell holiday scheme
• Opportunity for flexible working
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal
• Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Company wide volunteering scheme
• Guaranteed fundraising support for your chosen charity

What’s more, our approach to training is impressive, even if we do say so ourselves!

We are well known for setting the benchmark high when it comes to training and if your application is successful, you will join our award winning, 8-16 week, Engineer Surveyor training program.

To join our team, you will need:

• Ideally, a Level 4 electrical / engineering qualification and a good level of practical experience as a domestic and/or industrial electrician
• Alternatively, a Level 3 electrical qualification and a significant level of practical experience as a domestic and/or industrial electrician, alongside the willingness to work towards a Level 4 qualification
• Testing and inspection experience (City and Guilds 2391 would be ideal)
• Experience in hazardous area work (CompEX)
• The ability to communicate complex and technical problems with ease
• A good level of IT and literacy skills in order to complete detailed customer reports via tablets and mobile phones

We want you to be you

Our focus on diversity, equality and inclusion is here to stay.

Our team is made up of some of the most skilled and talented people and that’s what matters to us. At BES Group, we want our people to know that they can be their true authentic selves at work, it really is that simple.

What’s more, we are delighted to have pledged our commitment to the military community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

Go for it!

Research suggests that some people tend to onlyapply for rolesif they meet allrequirements. If you don't meetevery point above, but still feel like you could really help make a difference in this role, please apply, you might be exactly what we’re looking for.

To apply for this role

Simply click “Apply”. We ask for some basic contact information and a CV or your LinkedIn profile, it’s that easy! Please note, successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process.

BES Group, where our people and our customers come before everything else.