Electrical Quality Surveyor (EQS) - North West

Electrical Quality Surveyor (EQS) - North West

  • Location:
    Preston (PR5)
  • Employment Type:
    Permanent
  • Hours per Week:
    40
  • Grade:
    5
  • Closing Date:
    19 November 2025

Places for People, we hire People, not numbers. So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for. Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and colleagues.      

  

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!  

  

More about your role  

In this role, you will conduct inspections of completed and in-progress electrical works across tenanted and void properties to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with BS7671 and housing standards. You will audit electrical documentation, identify non-compliant or substandard work, and work with contractors and internal teams to ensure timely rectification. You will monitor contractor performance, provide feedback, and support continuous improvement, producing clear audit reports that highlight findings, trends, and recommendations while escalating critical issues to management. You will act as a subject matter expert for electrical compliance, advising field teams, contract managers, and housing officers, and maintain accurate records of audits, certifications, and remedial actions using compliance systems or CAFM platforms.

For this role there will be a requirement for travel across the region you are covering. 

 

Essential Criteria  

  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
  • City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent in Inspection & Testing.
  • Experience in electrical auditing or surveying within the social housing sector.
  • Strong understanding of housing compliance frameworks and resident safety obligations.
  • Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
  • Recognised as a competent person by NICEIC.

 

More About you  

You will hold an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent) and be knowledgeable in 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671) and City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent in Inspection & Testing. You will have experience in electrical auditing or surveying within the social housing sector, with a strong understanding of housing compliance frameworks and resident safety obligations. You will be a NICEIC-recognised competent person with excellent attention to detail and communication skills. Ideally, you will also be familiar with NICEIC or NAPIT auditing standards, housing-specific regulations such as HHSRS and the Decent Homes Standard, and hold IOSH or NEBOSH certification.

 

Benefits   

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.    

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:    

  • Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly   
  • Pension with matched contributions up to 7%  
  • Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave  
  • Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year  
  • A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%  
  • Training and development  
  • Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more. 

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. 

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

 

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls.

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. 

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. 

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities

 

 

 

Armed Forces - We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.

Disability Confident - We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.

Neurodivergent – Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.

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Preston (PR5)
South Rings Business Park, 18 Craven Drive, Preston, Lancs, United Kingdom, PR5 6BZ
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