Statutory Compliance Inspection Officer Electrical

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Wigan Town Hall

Salary:
Grade 8, £36,363 - £40,777 per annum.

37 hours per week

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Join Wigan Council as a Statutory Compliance Inspection Officer Electrical Are you an experienced electrical professional looking for a role where your technical knowledge can make a real difference to electrical safety across a large and varied property portfolio?

Wigan Council is looking for a Statutory Compliance Inspection Officer Electrical to join our compliance team and support the delivery of robust electrical safety standards across Council properties.

You will undertake electrical inspection, testing and compliance activities across, corporate, education and communal properties
, together with electrical vehicle charging points (EVCP) and associated electrical infrastructure.

Reporting directly to the Statutory Compliance and Building Safety Electrical Manager
, you will play a key role in ensuring the Council’s electrical compliance programme remains effective, robust and up to date.

You will:

• Undertake electrical inspection and testing of single-phase and three-phase installations
  .
• Inspect and assess EVCP installations and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Plan and manage your own inspection programme and diary to ensure statutory deadlines are achieved.
• Review, validate and quality assure Electrical Installation Certificates (EICs), Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificates (MEIWCs) and Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs).
• Assess the quality and accuracy of electrical certification provided by contractors and other Council work streams.
• Identify non-compliances and ensure remedial actions are appropriately managed and completed.
• Maintain accurate electrical asset, certification and compliance information within C365
  .
• Undertake post-work inspections and contractor quality assurance audits.
• Interpret inspection and testing results and provide technical advice on complex electrical issues.
• Provide advice and guidance to contractors, consultants, officers and other stakeholders.
• Challenge poor workmanship, incorrect certification or non-compliant practices where necessary.
• Support continuous improvement of the Council’s electrical compliance arrangements.

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking electrical compliance team and play an important role in maintaining electrical safety across Wigan Council’s property portfolio.

You will have the opportunity to use your technical expertise, influence electrical safety standards, work with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute directly to maintaining robust statutory compliance.

If you are an experienced electrical professional who takes pride in high standards, has a strong understanding of electrical certification and compliance, and is confident making technical decisions,
we would like to hear from you.

Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in…