Senior Technical Inspector

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