Electrical Testing Manager
Electrical Testing Manager
Harrods | London
* Salary: Circa £75,000 + Bonus
* Benefits: Expenses, Pension & Private Healthcare
* Employment: Permanent
* Location: Predominantly Harrods, London, with occasional flexibility to work from Head Office or home
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Testing Manager to join a leading electrical contractor working closely with Harrods.
This is a key client-facing position, responsible for overseeing electrical testing and inspection activities across the Harrods estate, ensuring works are completed to a high standard and that all testing, certification and remedial requirements are properly managed.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in EICR testing, inspection and quality management, with proven experience working on aged and existing electrical installations rather than solely new-build environments.
Building strong relationships with the Harrods client team will be a crucial part of the role, so excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Schedule electrical testing works on a day-to-day basis and maintain a 4-week forward lookahead.
* Review test sheets and documentation received from overnight testing teams.
* Carry out regular spot checks of electrical installations to ensure testing has been completed thoroughly and accurately.
* Review and collate photographs, test results and supporting documentation.
* Oversee and assist with the completion of EICR and electrical test certificates.
* Identify and assess remedial works arising from testing activities.
* Provide accurate costings for remedial electrical works.
* Price and plan additional ad hoc electrical and small works as requested by the client.
* Maintain accurate filing, records and testing documentation.
* Monitor the quality and progress of testing teams and ensure works are delivered in line with client expectations.
* Act as a key point of contact between the electrical contractor, testing teams and the Harrods client team.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with client stakeholders.
* Provide technical support and guidance where required.
* Assist with the planning and coordination of remedial and small electrical works.
Essential Requirements
* Currently working as an NICEIC Qualified Supervisor (QS), or have previously held this position and be willing to undertake the role again.
* 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification.
* Current experience managing or supervising EICR / electrical testing teams.
* Proven experience carrying out EICRs on aged, existing and complex electrical installations.
* Strong understanding of electrical inspection, testing and certification.
* Comfortable working in a high-profile, client-facing environment.
* Ability to build effective working relationships with clients, engineers and subcontractors