Electrical Installation Assessor – London
Location: Home-based with regional travel across London
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week- Monday-Friday. (No weekend, shift patterns or over-time)
Salary: Up to £39,250 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)
About the Role
Are you a qualified Electrician, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Installer, Approved Electrician, Maintenance Electrician, Electrical Technician, Installation Electrician, Electrical Supervisor, or Electrical Foreman who’s ready to step away from the tools?
This is an ideal opportunity for experienced electrical professionals who want to move into a training, assessing, mentoring or compliance-based role, while still staying closely connected to the electrical industry.
As an Electrical Training Officer, you’ll support apprentices and employers across the London region, helping develop the next generation of skilled electricians. You’ll use your industry knowledge to assess competence, guide learning, and ensure high-quality training outcomes -without being on site with tools every day.
Job Purpose
To deliver a high-quality assessment, mentoring and learner support service within a defined region, managing apprentice caseloads and supporting employer engagement in line with regional business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and support a caseload of electrical apprentices, providing regular reviews, progress checks and guidance
* Work closely with electrical contractors and employers to source suitable apprentice placements and secure college attendance
* Ensure employers fully understand their responsibilities and assessment requirements at recruitment stage
* Engage with schools, careers services and local stakeholders to promote careers in electrical installation and building services
* Carry out initial assessments and skills-gap analyses to confirm correct programme placement
* Complete employer pre-placement and compliance checks in line with organisational procedures
* Assess apprentice evidence against National Occupational Standards and awarding body requirements
* Provide clear, constructive feedback and set SMART development targets
* Agree realistic gateway and completion timelines based on individual learner progress
* Support apprentices with evidence submission and portfolio mapping
* Prepare learners for End Point Assessment (EPA) and confirm readiness at gateway
* Identify learners at risk of non-completion and implement timely interventions
* Maintain effective communication with employers, learners and internal teams
* Build strong relationships with industry partners and support attendance at sector events when required
* Maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with awarding body and assessor standards
* Follow safeguarding and Prevent procedures, reporting concerns appropriately
Essential Requirements
* Fully qualified Electrician with one of the following:
* NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical / Electrical Installation
* Recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent
* Level 3 Certificate in Electrical Installation Theory & Practice
* Proven, verifiable experience working as a qualified electrical operative or practitioner
* Current knowledge of IET Wiring Regulations (18th Edition) or willingness to update
* GCSE English and Maths (A–C / 9–4) or equivalent qualifications
Desirable (but not essential)
* Assessor qualifications (A1, D32/D33, TAQA or equivalent)
* Testing & Inspection qualification (2391 or equivalent)
* Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely)
* Experience within building services engineering or related construction sectors
* Previous mentoring, supervising, training or coaching experience
If you don’t yet hold assessor qualifications, full training and support can be provided.
Why Apply?
This role is perfect for electricians who want:
* A long-term career away from the physical demands of site work
* Regular hours and improved work-life balance
* The chance to pass on skills and shape future electricians
* A professional role that still values hands-on industry experience
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Additional leave for long service and a Christmas shutdown
* Generous pension scheme with employer contributions
* Life assurance and occupational sick pay
* Optional private healthcare after probation
* Free annual health check after three years’ service
* Gym discounts, cycle-to-work scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
* Ongoing CPD, funded qualifications and paid professional memberships
* Corporate clothing allowance, retail discounts and season ticket loans