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Job Description
Location: AFECO Havant - Office-based with significant site presence across our water industry projects.
Working Pattern: Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity: We are seeking a highly experienced and meticulous Electrical Technical Engineer to join our growing team. This pivotal role will act as a key technical authority and our designated Qualifying Supervisor (QS), ensuring the highest standards of electrical design, installation, and verification are met across our diverse water industry non-infrastructure projects. While primarily office-based for technical review and support, a significant portion of this role will involve site visits to provide hands-on technical guidance, conduct audits, and engage directly with project teams and clients. Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Authority & Compliance: o Act as the company's designated Qualifying Supervisor (QS), taking immediate responsibility for overseeing technical compliance with our accreditation body (e.g., NICEIC). o Act as a key technical expert, advising project teams and field electricians on the interpretation and application of the latest BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations (18th Edition and subsequent amendments), Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, and other relevant British Standards and statutory instruments. o Ensure all electrical installations across non-infrastructure water industry assets (e.g., treatment works, pumping stations, control buildings) comply with industry standards, client specifications, and company procedures.
- Verification & Documentation Review: o Thoroughly review and approve electrical installation certificates (EICs), minor electrical installation works certificates (MEIWCs), and Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) generated by field electricians, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance. o Provide constructive feedback and guidance to electricians to improve the quality of their testing and documentation.
- Site Presence & Support: o Conduct significant site visits to active projects to provide on-site technical guidance, resolve complex electrical issues, troubleshoot, and support the project delivery teams. o Perform quality assurance checks and audits of ongoing electrical installation work to ensure adherence to design specifications and regulatory requirements. o Assist in the resolution of technical queries and challenges that arise during the installation and commissioning phases.
- Design Support & Review: o Support the electrical design process by reviewing designs for compliance, practicality, and efficiency, providing valuable input from an installation and verification perspective. o (Desirable, if holding C&G 2396) Contribute directly to or lead aspects of electrical design for smaller projects or modifications.
- Training & Development: o Contribute to the development and delivery of technical briefings and training sessions for electrical staff to enhance their competence and understanding of evolving regulations and best practices.
- Continuous Improvement: o Stay fully up-to-date with advancements in electrical technologies, testing methodologies, and regulatory changes within the electrical and water industries. o Identify opportunities for process improvements related to electrical installation, testing, and compliance.
- Stakeholder Liaison: o Liaise effectively with clients, consultants, suppliers, and accreditation bodies on technical and compliance matters. Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Essential: o Proven background as a fully qualified Electrician with extensive hands-on experience in industrial or commercial electrical installations, ideally within the water or similar process-driven industries. o Currently holds or immediately eligible to be the company's Qualifying Supervisor (QS) with a recognised electrical accreditation body (e.g., NICEIC). o City & Guilds 2391 (or the current 2391-52) Level 3 Award in Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations. o City & Guilds 2382 (18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations) qualification. o Demonstrable in-depth technical knowledge and practical application of BS 7671 and the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. o Strong analytical and diagnostic skills, with the ability to interpret complex electrical schematics and resolve technical problems. o Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, capable of providing clear guidance and effective training. o Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. o Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and ideally familiar with industrystandard electrical software. o Full UK Driving License.
- Desirable: o City & Guilds 2396-01 Level 4 Award in the Design and Verification of Electrical Installations. o Experience in the water industry, particularly with non-infrastructure assets. o Experience in a similar technical support, supervisory, or quality assurance role. o Familiarity with functional safety aspects (e.g., relevant parts of IEC 61508/61511) if applicable to water industry controls.
Additional Information
This is a great role. One where you’ll gain loads of exposure to different areas of the business, you’ll be kept busy (in a good way) and there’s plenty of longer-term opportunity to progress as the business continues to grow.
