Lead Electrician

Frome, Somerset
BPM Contracting Services Ltd
We’re seeking a Lead Electrician to join our growing team.

Under the guidance of the Electrical & Contract Managers, you’ll be responsible for providing accurate cost estimates for our electrical works & projects, while fostering strong relationships with our customers. This is a hybrid role split between the office and site, your day-to-day will also involve site inspections, certifications and estimates.

What we do at BPM

Provide high quality building maintenance to a wide variety of clients including Local Authorities, housing associations, commercial and private customers across the South West – primarily in Bath, Bristol and the surrounding areas.

We are expanding our Electrical work to contracts across Somerset, Wiltshire and Hampshire.

What you’ll be doing

Preparing detailed cost estimates for materials, labour and overheads including site inspections to assessment project requirements and costs
Conducting quality assurance site inspections for our electrical works
Producing NICEIC electrical certification and daily reports for our records and our customers
Collaborating with the wider Contract Management team to coordinate on large-scale jobs across business areas
Work with the Contract Manager to track KPIs & attend contract meetings
Alongside the Electrical Manager, develop existing and new client relationships to secure additional contracts and projects
Occasionally carrying out remedial works, rewires and installations, conducting inspections and testing fixed wire circuits when needed

What you’ll bring :

_Essential_

18th Edition (Level 3 Award in the Requirements Electrical Installations BS7671)
NVQ 3 Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment Diploma or equivalent
Up-to-date knowledge of regulations and codes
Solid commercial awareness (material selection, cost considerations and budgets)
High attention to detail
Strong communication skills
Great organisation skills
Computer literacy (you’ll be using our in-house service management system on a daily basis)

_Desirable skills and qualifications_

2391/2394/2395 Inspection & Testing
Level 3 Requirements for Maintenance of Electrical Equipment or any other electrical certification)
Gold ECS card
Mobile Elevating Work Platform IPAF certification
PASMA
Any other Health & Safety certification such as Manual Handling or Gas Safety Awareness

What we offer

At BPM Contracting Services, we foster a dynamic and supportive structure aimed at developing the best staff and providing our customers with a high standard of service.

Future plans for our company include the development of BPM Renewables, a division focusing on renewable energy services such as the install and maintenance of PV systems and EV chargers. So if you’re looking to expand your skillset, this could be the role for you.

Benefits provided

Competitive pay
Company vehicle & fuel card
Time and a half for on-call weekend cover + standby bonus
Uniform
29 days Leave (incl. Bank Holidays & Birthday Leave)
Learning & Development including opportunities to enroll on additional courses and qualifications
Health and Wellness Cash Plan
Support from trained Mental Health First Aiders
Employee Assistance Programme (8 free counselling sessions available)
Additional Leave (after 5 years service)
Long Service Awards (gift cards for 2, 5, 10+ years’ service)
Referral bonus scheme
Retail discounts on food & clothing retailers, dining out, technology, fitness etc.

Please note:

You must hold a valid, clean UK driving licence as driving is required for this position.

Please also note this position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

_Opportunities for employment, training and promotion are equally open to male and female candidates, candidates from all racial groups, candidates with or without disabilities, and candidates of any age, and of any sexual orientation, religion or belief._

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; we cannot offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £38,000.00-£44,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Additional leave
Company car
Company pension
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Referral programme

Licence/Certification:
full, clean UK Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road