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
