Overview
Job Title: Electrical Compliance Officer
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £49,136.93 per annum
Working Hours: 35 Hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, Hybrid
Location: Camden, London
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential, not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don\'t meet all the essential criteria on the job description. We will accept applications from anyone with valid UK work permissions; note that Riverside is surrendering its Sponsorship licence, so we are unable to sponsor. Riverside Property Services manages the repairs and maintenance service to over 24,000 properties across London, the Southeast and Home Counties. Riverside Property Services undertakes repairs, servicing, voids and planned maintenance work to homes via in-house teams and external contractors. Our work includes statutory and regulatory compliance checks.
The difference you will make as an Electrical Compliance Officer
Audit and assess the quality, compliance and safety of electrical works carried out by in-house electricians and external contractors, ensuring full compliance with BS 7671 Wiring Regulations, Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, and Riverside internal policies. The role covers domestic and communal electrical installations, emergency lighting, fixed wiring, portable appliance testing (PAT), electrical heating systems, direct hot water cylinders, and compliance inspections (EICRs). Collaborate with external third-party auditors to drive continuous improvement and maintain industry-leading safety and compliance standards, while protecting and maintaining the DLO?s NICEIC registration.
About You
We are looking for someone with:
* Fully qualified electrician with experience in compliance auditing
* NICEIC Registration Electrical Qualifying Supervisor eligibility
* City and Guilds 2391 – Inspection and Testing, or equivalent
* Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services or equivalent
* City and Guilds 2382-22 (or equivalent) BS 7671 (Latest Edition)
* Part P
* Experience auditing and managing compliance for a full cross-section of building services electrical systems, including EICRs, emergency lighting, PAT testing, electrical heating systems, and direct hot water cylinders
* Strong knowledge of BS 7671 Wiring Regulations, Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, IET Code of Practice for Electrical Safety Management, Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
* Experience in contractor performance audits and compliance assessments
* Strong technical report writing and analytical skills
* Ability to liaise with third-party auditors and regulatory bodies (e.g., NICEIC)
* Understanding of NICEIC requirements and maintaining Riverside7s NICEIC registration
* Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills; strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Good time management, planning and organisational skills
* Proficient with IT systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, auditing software)
* Full UK Driving License
Desirable
* Experience in social housing, DLO operations, or compliance management for multi-trade teams
* NICEIC-approved status or experience with accredited compliance schemes
* Knowledge of compliance management software and audit tracking systems
* Experience delivering technical training and best practice workshops
* Awareness of CDM regulations and building compliance frameworks
* Health and Safety qualifications IOSH/SMSTS/SSSTS
* Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) accreditation: Solar PV, Battery Storage, Wind Turbines and CHP
* Level 4 Certificate in Electrical Safety Management in Social Housing
* Professional Membership of a relevant industry body (e.g. IET)
About Us
Riverside is a leading not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organisation, owning or managing around 75,000 homes. We are a provider of supported housing services with a 90-year track record and ambitious plans to build over 15,000 affordable homes in the next decade.
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