Electrician

Subcontractor Electrical Testing & Remedial Works Engineer

Location: South London / Southwest London / West London
Contract Type: Subcontractor (Self-Employed)
Payment: £220 DAY RATE OR Per Schedule of Rates (SOR) – Labour only, materials supplied
Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00
Start: Immediate

A well-established electrical services provider is seeking an experienced Electrical Testing & Remedial Works Engineer (Subbie) to deliver high-quality work across South London / Southwest London / West London. Projects primarily include social housing, local authorities, and domestic/commercial properties.

Role & Responsibilities

• Conduct EICRs (Fixed Wiring Testing) and carry out associated remedial works
• Identify, diagnose, and report electrical faults accurately
• Complete job notes, photos, and certificates using electronic systems
• Send Before & After photos of remedial works to qualify for payment
• Comply with Health & Safety and company policies
• Represent the company professionally on site
• Work independently or as part of a team to deliver excellent service

Subcontractor Requirements

• Own plain van, tools, tester, PPE, and UTR number
• Fully qualified Electrician: 18th Edition, L3 Diploma, C&G 2391-51
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience
• Full UK driving licence
• Uniformed on site and professional conduct expected

Important Notes

• Company supplies all materials; SOR rates cover labour only
• CCU changes must be quoted and agreed by the client – removed from SOR rates
• Smoke and heat detectors replaced only if expiry exceeds next test date
• Parking reimbursed via timesheet if no permit

Schedule of Rates (SOR) – Labour Only

Task

Rate (£)

EICR

70.00

LED Kitchen Light

17.50

LED Bathroom Light

17.50

Optical Smoke Alarm

10.00

Heat Detector

10.00

Radio Base

10.00

RF Smart Link

4.00

Fault Finding (after 1 hr)

13.00

Accessory Changes (Sockets, switches, spurs, blank plates)

4.00

Extractor Fan

21.87

PAT (Fixed items, boilers, immersions, fans, storage heaters)

1.31

Fire Clips (per clip, 3 per 1m)

1.09

RLM Testing (Lateral mains)

3.50

Earth Clamp

3.50

Shaver Light

8.75

RCBO

4.00

MCB

3.50

Meter Tails L-N

6.12

Cooker/Shower Switch or Outlet

7.00