This role is for an electrical technician, working client side in partnership with the Councils Service Providers to deliver Capital Works to residential housing.

Electrical Inspections, attending meetings, providing recorded technical advice to the exacting requirements of the specification and to British Standards and Approved Codes of Practice.

The position will suit an experienced candidate or someone who is seeking an opportunity to develop their career working client side in an electrical technical role.

Closing date: Sunday 26th February 2023 at 23:59

Interview date: to be confirmed

For further information regarding this vacancy please contact Wesley Carlisle-Goldthorpe | Group Leader Electrical Team | Email: W.Carlisle-Goldthorpe@islington.gov.uk

The key responsibility of the Electrical Inspector will be to ensure all aspects of electrical works carried out on site by contractors meet the exacting requirements of the project, technical brief, specification and drawings and legislation requirements.
The Electrical Inspector will maintain detailed diaries and site notes on a daily basis.
The Electrical Inspector shall establish and maintain good channels of communication with client officers, contractors, residents, colleagues and stakeholder
Undertake adequate site inspection and monitoring on all assigned projects and covering for colleagues from time to time as required.
Assist with the preparation of project reports for Committees, Area forums, Working Parties, Client Organisations, Tenant Associations and external agencies. Provide effective liaison and attend such meetings as required.
Provide the highest standard of on-site quality assurance and audit inspection. Provide relevant information and advice to ensure budget control and contract management are achieved on all projects and contracts, paying particular attention to Health and Safety, Contractual Obligations, Contractor Performance, Client Satisfaction Quality and Cost and Maintenance Implication
Provide on-site inspection of engineering installations and equipment and, advise/report on related condition and appropriate remedial works where necessary in the prescribed forma
Assist the team and Senior Mechanical Engineer in providing advice and guidance as appropriate concerning on-site engineering solutions, specifications, maintenance requirements, estimates, selection of materials and equipment and inspection regimes e
Ensure that work is in accordance with the relevant standards, statutory regulation
Provide on-site survey information in order to assist in the preparation of scheme drawings, specifications and contract document
Ensure effective briefing, direction and liaison is provided. Assist in examining schemes for feasibility, viability and for adherence to Islington Council standards, policies and practice
Liaise as directed with consultants, statutory authority, and other relevant organisation
Inspection and testing of completed projects, preparation of schedules of defects, checking of remedial works and completion of appropriate records/certificates for internal use.
Advise on the appraisal, selection, appointment and performance of contractors and sub-contractor.
GENERIC DUTIES:
Ensure services are provided in accordance with Islington Council’s commitment to “Best Value” and high quality service provision to service users.
Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation, including CDM regulations, and Islington Council’s Health and Safety policies.
Use and assist others to use information technology systems to carry out duties in the most efficient and effective manner.
Undertake continuing professional development, relevant training, seminars, supervision sessions and other events.
Achieve appraisal targets, service outcomes and outputs as agreed with your line manager.
At all times carrying out responsibilities and duties in accordance with all relevant legislation, codes of practice and Council policies and procedures.
At all times to carry out responsibilities and duties within the framework of Islington Council’s Dignity for all Policy.
Perform any other reasonable, minor and non-recurring duties, appropriate to the post as many be directed.
Please note your salary will include an additional market supplement of £7,000 which will be paid in monthly instalments on top of your basic salary. The Market Supplement is reviewed each year in light of market factors and vacancy rates and is subject to change.

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