Maintenance Surveyor (Electrical)

Job Introduction

Salary: £46,142 – £52,413 per annum (Band F plus 1 increment for unsocial hours/standby)
Contract: Full time, permanent
Location: Council House, Solihull
Directorate: Resources – Property Services & Maintenance Partnership
Car User: Essential Car User Post
DBS: Enhanced (Children)

We’re looking for an experienced Maintenance Surveyor (Electrical) to join our Property Services & Maintenance Partnership team. If you're passionate about delivering high‑quality electrical maintenance, ensuring compliance, and providing excellent customer service, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career, helping us keep our buildings safe, compliant and performing at their best.

As part of a small team, you’ll provide expert advice on electrical services across our diverse property portfolio, helping us maintain safe, efficient, and well‑managed buildings for our communities and partners.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will:

• Manage and monitor the delivery of reactive and planned preventative electrical maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to urgent or emergency issues, providing practical solutions and excellent customer care.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and provide project management support.
• Maintain accurate statutory records for audits and inspections.
• Carry out post‑works inspections, ensuring quality and contract compliance.
• Supervise contractors and support effective delivery of all reactive and compliance‑related works.
• Participate in our Out of Hours standby rota, helping us deliver a 365‑day responsive service.

You will have:

• A HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, Building & Engineering Services, or equivalent experience.

• Strong experience in electrical maintenance, diagnostics, and refurbishment.
• Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation, Building Regulations, and CDM Regulations.
• Experience supervising contractors and managing maintenance contracts.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear advice to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• A customer‑focused, solutions‑driven approach and the ability to work under pressure.
• A full driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle (reasonable adjustments considered for disabled applicants).

We also offer:

• Flexible working, including flexi leave and agile working arrangements
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 days additional leave per year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits including a staff discount card, subsidised travel passes and a Cycle to Work Scheme.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Mark Roberts, Senior Compliance & Maintenance Manager at mroberts@solihull.gov.uk

Closing date: 17th May 2026

Interview Date: w/c 1st June 2026

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.