Electrical Testing and Compliance Supervisor
Job profile for Electrical Testing and Compliance Supervisor
Location: Housing Centre, Fairway Trading Estate, Eastergate Road, Brighton, BN2 4QL
Job reference REQ0000636
Job details
Salary £53,902 to £57,701
Contractual hours 37, basis fixed hours. Package 5.5 hours contracted overtime.
Job category/type: Repairs and Maintenance.
Date posted 24/03/2026
Job description
Are you an experienced electrical professional with strong supervisory skills and a passion for delivering high‑quality, compliant electrical services? Do you have the ability to lead teams, manage complex programmes of work, and ensure customer satisfaction while maintaining the highest safety standards?
For an informal discussion, please contact Paul Hunt – Project Manager on 01273 295050 or paul.hunt@brighton-hove.gov.uk
About the role
Reporting to the Electrical Testing and Compliance Project Manager, you will play a key role in supervising operatives, apprentices, and contractors delivering electrical testing, repairs, and upgrade programmes across our housing stock.
You will ensure works are delivered efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with the latest wiring regulations, while maintaining a strong focus on customer service and programme deadlines.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supervising and supporting electrical operatives and contractors to maximise productivity and quality
- Monitoring works through site visits, audits, and inspections, ensuring compliance and high standards
- Managing electrical testing programmes across tenanted and void properties
- Undertaking pre‑ and post‑inspections, producing specifications, and taking ownership of jobs through to completion
- Working closely with planning teams to ensure effective scheduling, resource allocation, and timely delivery of works
- Liaising with residents, contractors, and internal teams to minimise disruption and maintain excellent customer service
- Ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations and council policies
- Managing performance, attendance, and development of team members
- Maintaining accurate records, job updates, and audit information using digital systems
Benefits
- A standard working week of 37 hours per week plus 5.5 hours of contracted overtime (Monday – Friday 08.00 – 17.00).
- A full induction with job shadowing and ongoing mentoring and development.
- Paid annual leave.
- Pension scheme.
Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is term‑time only. For part‑time applicants, where your working week is less than the council’s basic 37‑hour week, contracted overtime rated pay will not form part of your working hours. Your starting salary will be pro‑rated based on the basic annual salary elements of pay between £44,075 & £47,181.
Work permits: We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Points‑based Immigration System. Please see Gov.uk for more information on the Skilled Worker Visa.
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