Electrician / Surveyor

Job Description:

• We are looking for an electrical surveyor (ideally with some mechanical experience) to support our existing team to carry out asset data captures and condition surveys on Rail & commercial property infrastructure across the Midlands.
• The job involves reviewing electrical distribution, wiring, fixed equipment, containment systems, lighting columns, electric water heaters etc visually to highlight defects.
• Defects are recorded and reported back including notifying the client of items which are immediately dangerous and need urgent attention.
• Works are typically carried out by one engineer and supported by a second engineer on larger sites.
• Lighting columns are to be lowered to carryout inspection and photographs taken.
• Survey information is recorded on a purpose build app using an iPad.
• There is a small amount of computer based work to tidy up the reports, respond to survey queries and to raise defect reports.

Summary of Role:

• To conduct visual asset validation and condition surveys of M&E assets, predominantly electrical systems and domestic scale mechanical systems.
• Submit reports to Maintenance Helpdesk where urgent remedial action is required.
• Site based role conducting surveys predominantly across Stations, Maintenance Depots and Rail Property.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications Needed:

• Extensive knowledge of electrical (and mechanical preferable) assets and infrastructure.
• Awareness of legislative requirements in respect of building services installations such as BS7671 Wiring Regulations to 18th Edition.
• High level of safety awareness working in safety critical environments on Railway infrastructure.
• Organised, methodical and logical and able to work on own initiative and manage own time.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of client management.
• Attention to detail, quality driven approach.

Desirable experience (Beneficial but not essential):

• Knowledge of building services installation and maintenance (SFG20).
• Experience with AutoCad to update and produce layout plans would be beneficial.

Qualifications:

• ECS Gold Card
• City & Guilds Electrical Installations Level 3 (or Equivalent)
• 18th Edition
• HNC Electrical Related (Desirable)

Location: ‘On the Road’ – travelling to Train Stations & Rail Depots across the Midlands

            Preferred location – Birmingham area

Duration: Full Time / Part Time (Permanent Role)

Details:

• Company Vehicle provided for Work Use.
• iPad will be provided.
• 22 days holiday, birthday off plus bank holidays (Total of 31 days based on 40 hour working week)
• Monday - Friday

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent