Electrical Inspector – Housing Compliance (London)

About the role

You will join the Housing Property Services team of a London borough to lead electrical compliance across its residential housing portfolio. The position moves you from hands‑on work to a client‑side role focused on inspection, compliance and contractor management, ensuring safety and regulatory standards are met for residents.

Key responsibilities

• Review Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) and related certification documentation.
• Conduct post‑inspection audits and quality checks on electrical works.
• Monitor contractor performance against KPIs and statutory requirements.
• Identify, escalate and manage electrical safety risks and non‑compliant work.
• Ensure remedial actions are completed within prescribed timescales.
• Support planning and delivery of both planned and reactive electrical programmes.
• Investigate technical issues, complaints and compliance concerns.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and produce performance reports.
• Provide technical advice to internal stakeholders and ensure adherence to legislation, regulations and council policies.

Required profile

• Experience in social housing, local authority housing or a comparable residential property environment.
• Strong knowledge of domestic electrical systems and inspection/testing requirements.
• Proven experience reviewing EICRs and electrical compliance certification.
• Background in technical inspections and quality assurance checks.
• Understanding of contractor management and performance monitoring.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification.
• Knowledge of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.

Required skills

• Electrical inspection
• EICR review
• Domestic electrical systems
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Contractor performance monitoring

What we offer

• Day rate of £300‑£350 (Umbrella, inside IR35)
• 3‑month rolling contract with potential extension
• Opportunity to work on a large public housing portfolio