Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Salary: £46,142 – £52,413 per annum (Band F plus 1 increment for unsocial hours/standby)
Contract: Full time, permanent
Location: Council House, Solihull
Directorate: Resources – Property Services & Maintenance Partnership
Car User: Essential Car User Post
DBS: Enhanced (Children)
Overview
We’re looking for an experienced Maintenance Surveyor (Electrical) to join our Property Services & Maintenance Partnership team. If you’re passionate about delivering high‑quality electrical maintenance, ensuring compliance, and providing excellent customer service, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career, helping us keep our buildings safe, compliant and performing at their best.
As part of a small team, you’ll provide expert advice on electrical services across our diverse property portfolio, helping us maintain safe, efficient, and well‑managed buildings for our communities and partners.
Responsibilities
- Manage and monitor the delivery of reactive and planned preventative electrical maintenance.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Respond to urgent or emergency issues, providing practical solutions and excellent customer care.
- Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and provide project management support.
- Maintain accurate statutory records for audits and inspections.
- Carry out post‑works inspections, ensuring quality and contract compliance.
- Supervise contractors and support effective delivery of all reactive and compliance‑related works.
- Participate in our Out of Hours standby rota, helping us deliver a 365‑day responsive service.
Qualifications
- A HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, Building & Engineering Services, or equivalent experience.
- Strong experience in electrical maintenance, diagnostics, and refurbishment.
- Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation, Building Regulations, and CDM Regulations.
- Experience supervising contractors and managing maintenance contracts.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear advice to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- A customer‑focused, solutions‑driven approach and the ability to work under pressure.
- A full driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle (reasonable adjustments considered for disabled applicants).
Benefits
- Flexible working, including flexi leave and agile working arrangements.
- The opportunity to buy up to 10 days additional leave per year.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service.
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Employee benefits including a staff discount card, subsidised travel passes and a Cycle to Work Scheme.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Mark Roberts, Senior Compliance & Maintenance Manager at mroberts@solihull.gov.uk.
Important Dates
Closing date: 17th May 2026
Interview Date: w/c 1st June 2026
Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.
Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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