Senior Technical Inspector (Commercial Gas / Electrical / Fire Safety)
Location: Inner West London
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £55,000 - £57,000
Braxfield Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a forward-thinking London housing provider to recruit a Senior Technical Inspector with specialist expertise in Commercial Gas, Electrical and/or Fire Safety systems.
The Role
The postholder will inspect, monitor and support the delivery of compliance programmes, planned works, reactive repairs and M&E improvement projects, with a particular focus on one or all of the following:
* Commercial Gas & Heating Systems
* Electrical Systems (domestic & communal)
* Fire Detection, Alarm & Life Safety Systems
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out technical site inspections and audits of Commercial Gas, Electrical and/or Fire Safety works
* Verify statutory certification including EICRs, LGSRs, Commercial Gas Safety records, Fire Alarm commissioning and servicing certificates
* Ensure contractor compliance with legislation.
* Support delivery of compliance upgrades and capital works
* Review RAMS, technical specifications and contractor programmes
* Monitor works for safety, technical accuracy and contractual compliance
* Maintain accurate digital compliance records
* Produce performance and risk reports
About You
We are particularly interested in candidates who hold strong expertise in at least one of the following areas, with working knowledge across others:
Commercial Gas
* Commercial boilers and plant rooms
* Gas distribution systems
* Gas Safe commercial qualifications
Electrical
* Fixed wiring inspections & EICRs
* Communal electrical systems
* Strong working knowledge of BS 7671
Fire Safety Systems
* Fire alarm systems (BS 5839)
* Emergency lighting systems
* Fire compliance within residential buildings
Essential
* Proven experience inspecting or delivering Commercial Gas, Electrical or Fire Safety compliance services
* Experience managing or auditing contractor performance
* Strong understanding of statutory compliance within social housing or public sector buildings
* Excellent written reporting skills
* Strong risk awareness and ability to escalate safety concerns
* Level 3+ qualification in Commercial Gas, Electrical or Fire Systems (or equivalent experience)
* Relevant specialist certification (e.g., Commercial Gas Safe, 18th Edition, Fire Alarm qualification)
* Evidence of CPD in your technical discipline
* Full UK driving licence (site-based role)
* Experience with compliance management systems