Electrical Services Surveyor – Interim Contract

About the role

This interim position with a local authority offers a key role in managing and delivering electrical and building services across the council's property portfolio. You will ensure compliance, safety and value for money while working closely with internal teams and external contractors.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake electrical surveys, inspections and risk assessments across council properties.
• Manage cyclical electrical testing programmes and coordinate remedial works.
• Oversee day‑to‑day repairs and maintenance of electrical and building services installations.
• Administer contracts for fire detection, door entry, lifts, CCTV and digital TV systems.
• Plan, manage and maintain mechanical and electrical services across the estate.
• Supervise building services contractors and monitor performance.
• Control project costs and budgets, ensuring compliance with council procedures.
• Guarantee that all works meet relevant regulations, standards and health‑and‑safety requirements.

Required profile

• Proven experience conducting electrical surveys and risk assessments.
• Familiarity with JCT standard forms of contract.
• Experience managing electrical maintenance and compliance programmes.
• Strong contract management and budget control abilities.
• Full UK driving licence and access to business insurance.

Required skills

• Electrical surveys
• Risk assessments
• JCT contract administration
• Electrical maintenance
• Compliance programme management
• Contract management
• Budget control
• Fire detection systems
• Door entry systems
• Lifts
• CCTV
• Digital TV installations

What we offer

• £24 per hour on an umbrella arrangement.
• Opportunity to work across a diverse council property portfolio.
• Experience in a public sector environment with professional development prospects.