Electrical Quality Supervisor

The Electrical Quality Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all Fire & Security electrical installations, maintenance, and commissioning activities comply with relevant standards, regulations, and company quality procedures. The role focuses on driving high-quality workmanship, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting continuous improvement across Fire & Security systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

Quality & Compliance

• Monitor and audit Fire and Security installations (including Fire Alarms, Intruder Alarms, CCTV, Access Control, and related systems) to ensure compliance with:

• BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations).

• BS 5839, BS 5266, BS EN 50131, BS EN 62676, and other relevant standards.

• Company quality management systems and procedures.

• Conduct site inspections, quality audits, and technical assessments.

• Identify non-conformances, issue corrective actions, and ensure timely resolution.

• Maintain accurate quality records, inspection reports, and compliance documentation.

Technical Oversight

• Review electrical designs, drawings, and specifications for compliance and quality.
• Support commissioning, testing, and handover processes.
• Assist with fault investigations and root cause analysis.

Supervision & Training

• Deliver toolbox talks, quality briefings, and technical training as required.
• Promote best practice in installation, testing, and documentation.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the development and improvement of quality procedures and processes.
• Support internal and external audits (e.g BAFE, SSAIB, NSI, ISO).
• Monitor trends in defects and implement preventive measures.
• Stay up to date with changes in legislation, standards, and industry best practice.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with health & safety legislation and company policies.
• Promote a strong safety culture on site.
• Support risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) review.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Electrical qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (bs 7671).
• Relevant health and safety qualification (e.g. SMSTS, SSSTS, IOSH).
• Experience conducting quality inspections and audits.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Full UK driving licence ( if applicable).

Desirable:

• Strong working knowledge of electrical and Fire & Security standards.
• Proven experience in the Fire & Security industry.
• Previous supervisory or quality assurance role.
• Experience working with BAFE, NSI, SSAIB, or ISO quality systems.
• Knowledge of commissioning and certification processes.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and quality-focused mind-set.
• Professional and methodical approach.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to continous improvement and compliance.