Overview

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Role: Electrical Engineer Surveyor

Location: Edinburgh

Starting Salary: £41,714 plus car allowance of £4,250 per year, company car, fuel card, OT available, up to 12% pension, health care, and other flexible benefits.

Role purpose

To operate independently and as a team member in carrying out high quality examination of designated electrical installations, with a clear customer focus and driving optimal service delivery.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate in line with Bureau Veritas Core Values and Code of Ethics
• Fully utilize all operational systems, ensuring accurate data input and reflection
• Act as a fully integrated member of a national and regional team with independent ownership and responsibility for all allocated inspection and technical activities
• Ensure examinations and testing are carried out within set timescales in line with the planned schedule
• Formulate, produce and distribute inspection reports professionally within daily timescales and service standards
• Work in line with Bureau Veritas Health and Safety processes and systems
• Safely carry out electrical safety tests on portable appliances at customer premises in accordance with the Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment and the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
• Carry out inspections within agreed authorities and to inspection standards and record activities as per company methods
• Provide technical and legislative advice to clients, other team members and external bodies as necessary
• Build and maintain excellent client relationships and meet customer service standards
• Work closely with the Regional Planner to ensure daily completion of the plan; communicate any changes
• Maintain awareness of developments in standards and legislation affecting Electrical Installations and support change as required
• Act on behalf of the company using technical expertise when required
• Identify possible business opportunities and advise relevant areas
• Collaborate with Area Managers and Regional Directors to meet regional KPIs

Experience & Skills Required

• Relevant electrical knowledge
• Previous experience in a similar role / time-served apprentice holding their 18th edition
• Excellent communication skills with clients and colleagues, both written and verbal
• Computer literate
• Good knowledge of market, industry trends, developments and changes in legislation; knowledge of H&S requirements

Qualifications Required

• 18th Edition regulations
• City & Guilds Part 1, 2 and 3 OR Level 3 City and Guilds 2365 Diploma electrical installation (HNC desirable)
• City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/5 courses (or equivalent)
• Hold a current U.K. driving license
• GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent)

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Company Car or Car Allowance of £4,250
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays with option to buy/sell 5 holidays and carry over 5 days
• Combined employee/employer pension contributions of up to 12%
• Flexible working and benefits package (Life Cover, Private healthcare, Dental care, GymFlex, Techscheme, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity policy, Give as You Earn, Travel Insurance)
• Health and wellbeing support including Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programme & Smart Health services
• Work with an industry-leading global inspection company

Why Bureau Veritas

Our people are at the heart of our culture, with a supportive environment that enables individuals to fulfil their potential. You will work in a busy, varied client-facing environment, collaborating with market leaders across sectors including food and chemical manufacturing, banking, retail, logistics, power and utilities, automotive, public sector, and more. We value partnerships and encourage strong client relationships, combining technical expertise with service excellence to exceed expectations.