Area Engineer in Somerset

Location: Field based – South Bristol, Bath and Northeast Somerset

Salary: Competitive with excellent benefits

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

• Can you demonstrate a high level of technical competence over a wide range of electrical installations?
• Do you possess detailed knowledge of BS 7671 and related codes of practice?
• Are you proficient in report writing, numeracy, and IT skills, particularly with the Microsoft Office Suite?
• Building excellent relationships is something you always strive for?
• Do you have excellent customer service skills, including recognising customers’ needs and striving to deliver the best level of customer service?
• Managing time effectively, prioritising your workload, and meeting deadlines is something you're known for?
• Are you familiar with accreditation criteria?
• Do you hold a full driving license?

About the role

We have exciting opportunities for Electrotechnical Area Engineers to cover various locations across the UK.

The Area Engineer is responsible for building and developing relationships with potential applicants seeking registration and engage with various other professional bodies and stakeholders to promote the many services offered by Certsure.

The Area Engineer will undertake periodic assessments across Certsure for all customers registered under Certsure’s Electrotechnical schemes and MCS Electrotechnical Technologies (Photovoltaic and Energy Efficiency Storage Systems) to assess their work, resources and ensure they comply with the rules and technical requirements relating to enrolment.

The Area Engineer role will also include responding to technical enquiries from Certsure’s customers and other, relating to BS 7671, related British Standards and other Industry Guidance and Codes of Practice, provide professional and technical advice to all Certsure’s customers, the Customer Relations team, all other Certsure departments and relevant projects as required, to help promote the business.

The post holder will be expected to work independently in accordance with instructions and guidance contained in procedural manuals.

What you'll be doing

• Undertake a weekly programme of visits, to be centrally scheduled by a member of the administration team
• Conduct assessments of Certsure customers / contractors ensuring the necessary compliance to the competent person scheme rules
• Undertake assessments of applicants for registration and conduct assessment visits in other geographical areas, as requested
• Make recommendations concerning approval, continued registration, deferment or rejection and compile all documentation required by the appropriate procedures
• Build relationships with Certsure customers whilst providing an excellent service to them
• Respond to technical and related enquiries from registered contractors, local authorities and others about the implementation of BS 7671 and related BS codes of practice
• Assist in the training of newly appointed Area Engineers, as requested
• Comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety Policy
• Undertake any other duties as appropriate within their competence, as required by their line manager

Our benefits include, but not limited...

25 days’ holiday a year (plus bank and public holidays)

Company car / car allowance

Employee assistance programme

Employee discount platform

Home Office Allowance and Home Office Equipment Reimbursement budget

Learning opportunities

Life assurance

Loyalty awards

Pension

Private medical insurance

Sickness pay - Depending on your length of service, you could be eligible for our enhanced sick pay which is above the Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) amount.

About us

Certsure provides industry-leading certification schemes and support to the building services sector.

These services are delivered through the NICEIC brand.

For almost 70 years, NICEIC has been the UK’s largest certification body for electrical businesses with over 40,000 currently certified with us.

As the industry leader, we drive the highest standards of competence and safety.

We assess, certify and train electricians, plumbers, renewable energy installers, and gas and heating engineers.

To become certified, businesses must demonstrate their compliance with technical standards and industry best-practice through rigorous assessments and continuing professional development.

Trade professionals look to us for certification and technical leadership, and value the credibility our name gives theirs.

We provide ongoing advice and support and list their businesses on our online ‘Find a trusted NICEIC tradesperson’ tool.

We help build public trust in trade professionals – and we never compromise on that trust.

We work alongside government and industry to shape policy and drive standards.

Many UK businesses, government organisations, local authorities and landlords will only work with NICEIC-certified businesses.

If you think this is the job for you, then we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Please send your CV to .

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Certsure does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.