DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for an electrical surveyor (ideally with some mechanical experience) to support our existing team to carry out asset data captures and condition surveys on Rail & commercial property infrastructure across the North West.
The job involves reviewing electrical distribution, wiring, fixed equipment, containment systems, lighting columns, electric water heaters etc visually to highlight defects.
Defects are recorded and reported back including notifying the client of items which are immediately dangerous and need urgent attention.
Works are typically carried out by one engineer and supported by a second engineer on larger sites.
Lighting columns are to be lowered to carryout inspection and photographs taken.
Survey information is recorded on a purpose build app using an iPad.
There is a small amount of computer based work to tidy up the reports, respond to survey queries and to raise defect reports.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

• Extensive knowledge of electrical (and mechanical preferable) assets and infrastructure.
• Awareness of legislative requirements in respect of building services installations such as BS7671 Wiring Regulations to 18th Edition.
• High level of safety awareness working in safety critical environments on Railway infrastructure.
• Organised, methodical and logical and able to work on own initiative and manage own time.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of client management.
• Attention to detail, quality driven approach.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE (BENEFICIAL BUT NOT ESSENTIAL):

• Knowledge of building services installation and maintenance (SFG20).
• Experience with AutoCad to update and produce layout plans would be beneficial.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• ECS Gold Card
• City & Guilds Electrical Installations Level 3 (or Equivalent)
• 18th Edition
• HNC Electrical Related (Desirable)
  Location: Skelmersdale (WN8) travelling to Train Stations & Rail Depots (North West)
  Duration: Full Time / Part Time (Permanent Role)

• To conduct visual asset validation and condition surveys of M&E assets, predominantly electrical systems and domestic scale mechanical systems.
• Submit reports to Maintenance Helpdesk where urgent remedial action is required.
• Site based role conducting surveys predominantly across Stations, Maintenance Depots and Rail Property.