Company Overview
Current Affairs Electrical Contractors Ltd are an Employee Owned Business, that has been a trusted name in the electrical contracting industry for over 40 years. We specialise in design and build electrical installations for commercial spaces such as offices, restaurants, and hotels, serving prestigious clients including Apple, The Ivy Collection, and Hilton Hotels. Our mission is to deliver high-quality projects from concept to completion while fostering a supportive environment for our team.
Summary
Current Affairs Electrical Contractors is looking for a talented and driven NICEIC Qualified Supervisor / Quality Manager to join our dynamic team. If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality commercial fit-out projects and want to be rewarded for your impact, this is the role for you.
The Role:
You’ll lead the contracting team in matters of the electrical conformity & quality of the electrical projects we deliver ranging from £100k to £1.5M, assisting in a seamless execution from design through to handover. Working closely with our Contracts Directors and Senior Leadership Team, your responsibilities will include:
- Attending all active sites as required during the project.
- To review the temporary installation & certification.
- To assess the condition of the current installation & it's suitability for safely carrying out the alteration work removals & additions.
- Meeting with the clients project or site manager to proactively discuss any issues they may have with the Current Affairs site operatives.
- To review the general site Health & Safety arrangements, check the operatives working on behalf of Current Affairs hold relevant skills cards for the tasks being undertaken including ECS, PASMA, IPAF etc.
- Assess the working practices being undertaken in relation to electrical work & health & safety during the site visit.
- After 2nd fix to review the installation for electrical safety, compliance with BS7671and to review the draft certification against the equipment that has been installed to confirm the information on the certification is accurate for cable types, sizes, PD's etc.
- Visually inspecting the install, checking the distribution board & equipment in detail, carrying out spot checks of outlets & field terminations.
- Providing written reports following each site visit detailing any noted failure to comply with BS7671 & stating the regulation to which it refers. These reports will be issued to the Contracts Director, Project Manager & the Site Electrical Supervisor involved in the project.
- Providing reports as above detailing any noted failure to comply with BS5266 & BS5839 when part of the Current Affairs contract.
- Providing technical assistance/advice to the Current Affairs project manager & the electrical site manager following issue of a report.
Additionally the role involves providing general assistance to all levels of the Current Affairs team in relation to client complaints, design queries, queries in relation to compliance with BS7671 & electrical safety.
The ability to carry out electrical design both using Amtech software & on paper for simple design queries is essential.
What’s in It for You?
- Competitive salary
- Annual Bonus based on company performance
- Opportunity to work on high-profile commercial projects
- Supportive, collaborative team culture
- Career development with a company that values talent and results
Skills & Experience:
We’re looking for someone with strong leadership and technical experience who thrives in a fast-paced commercial environment;
- Minimum 3 years as a Qualified Supervisor with the NICEIC
- Strong electrical design knowledge, including lighting design
- Background in Design & Build commercial office fit-outs
- Some experience in domestic installation work
- An ability to manage expectations & impart information in a concise understandable way to all levels of technical ability
Required Qualifications
- C&G NVQ3 or higher or equivalent qualification
- C&G 2391 Initial Verification & Periodic Inspection or equivalent qualification
- C&G 2396 Design and Verification of Electrical Installation
- ECS Gold or Black Card
- BS7671:2018 18th Edition
- HNC in Electrical or Building Services (preferred but not essential)
Location & Travel
Our office is based 4 miles southeast of Tunbridge Wells, at the Kent/East Sussex border. Projects are primarily in London and the Home Counties, with occasional national travel.
Training & Accreditation
· Training can be provided in areas required, and encouraged for keeping up with latest regulations and CPD.
· Professional affiliation is supported and fully funded.
Pay: From £55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
Work Location: In person
