Location: St Albans, AL1 3JE
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: full time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £42,500 up to £46,871 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution plus essential car user allowance
About The Role
In this role, you will oversee the implementation, management, and delivery of all electrical, fire detection, door entry, lift, CCTV, and digital TV installations with the Council’s supply partners. Responsibilities include repair, maintenance, and major projects for both existing and new Council housing installations.
Responsibilities
* Oversee implementation, management, and delivery of electrical, fire detection, door entry, lift, CCTV, and digital TV installations with Council supply partners.
* Repair, maintain and complete major projects for existing and new council housing installations.
* Oversee projects from start to completion with minimal supervision, including budget management, preparing specifications and drawings, contract procurement, and supervising electrical works for the Council’s housing stock.
About You
You will oversee projects from start to completion with minimal supervision, including budget management, preparing specifications and drawings, contract procurement, and supervising electrical works for the Council’s housing stock.
Qualifications
* A HNC/HND in Building Surveying/Construction with work experience in a similar role is preferred, or a degree in Building Surveying or a relevant Electrical qualification.
* Strong working knowledge of building defects and solutions.
* Knowledge of housing legislation, best practices for repairs and maintenance, CDM, and Building Regulations.
St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short, it is a great place to live and work.
Benefits
* 28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.
* Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions.
* Flexible working options.
* Staff Parking Permit.
* Reimbursement of professional fees.
* Comprehensive development and training.
* Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.
* Access to discounts and benefits via online platform.
Additional Information
* Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.
* Safeguarding: This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
* English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
Closing Details
Closing date for applications: 06 February 2026
Interviews scheduled for week commencing: 16 February 2026
NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Relevant Experience
* Electrical Project Manager
* Building Services Project Manager
* Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Project Manager
* Electrical Contracts Manager
* Asset Management Surveyor (Electrical)
* Building Surveyor Electrical Services
* Housing Compliance Manager
* Electrical Compliance Manager
* Planned Maintenance Manager (Electrical)
* Capital Works Project Manager
* Property Services Project Manager
* Technical Services Manager (Housing)
* Electrical Engineer Housing
* Facilities & Building Services Manager
* M&E Surveyor
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