Head of Electrical Compliance

Kane Group are an established, and successful multi-disciplinary building-services solution contractor, with our Head Office based in Banbridge, Northern Ireland.

We're an innovative, forward-thinking company with continued steady growth serving residential, hospitality, education, commercial and healthcare sectors with offices in Northern Ireland, London, Birmingham, Glasgow and the Republic of Ireland.

We are actively seeking a Head of Electrical Compliance based in London to be part of our growing team.

| KEY RESPONSIBILITIES |

Strategic Oversight of Electrical Governance

• Provide senior technical leadership and strategic oversight of all electrical systems across the business.

Management of SAPs and APs

• Lead and manage a structured network of Senior Authorised Persons (SAPs) and Authorised Persons (APs) across all projects

NICEIC Qualified Supervisor (QS) Oversight

• Oversee the activities of the NICEIC QS, ensuring periodic audits, certifications, and documentation are completed in line with NICEIC standards.

Electrical Compliance Leadership

• Ensure electrical systems and installations are fully compliant with BS 7671 (18th Edition). Champion the safe design, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of all electrical systems.

Technical Standards & Policy Development

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous review of company-wide electrical procedures, engineering standards, and Electrical Safe Systems of Work.

Audit & Inspection Programme Oversight

• Develop and manage a proactive technical audit programme covering site electrical works, test certifications, and compliance with authorisation protocols.

Electrical Clerk of Works Oversight

• Line manage the Electrical Clerk of Works, who will be responsible for undertaking site inspections across all projects.

Mentorship & Competence Development

• Mentor SAPs, APs, and QSs in technical standards, compliance, and leadership.

Interface with CLT, SLT and Clients

• Act as the senior technical voice within the business.

Oversight of All Projects

• Manage the electrical compliance aspects of 12+ projects simultaneously across London and other UK regions.

Change Control & Incident Response

• Provide expert input into change control processes affecting electrical infrastructure.

Documentation & Certification Governance

• Ensure all projects have robust records for testing, certification, and commissioning.

| QUALIFICATIONS |

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds 2365 / 2330 or equivalent in Electrical Installation
• BS 7671 18th Edition (Wiring Regulations)

Desirable

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• Authorising Engineer (AE) or similar strategic compliance role
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH qualification (if overseeing H&S aspects)

| EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE |

Essential

• Experience managing or working closely with NICEIC Approved Contractor schemes
• Experience managing technical staff or compliance teams
• 10+ years in electrical engineering within construction, M&E, or building services
• Strong understanding of UK electrical regulations, CDM, and NICEIC requirements
• Experience managing technical personnel (e.g., APs, SAPs, QSs, Clerks of Works)

Desirable

• Knowledge of HV Systems
• Working knowledge of commissioning processes and QA frameworks
• Use of digital platforms for inspection reporting, tracking, and compliance dashboards
• Experience dealing with main contractors, clients, and compliance auditors

| ABILITIES & SKILLS |
Essential

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, testing procedures, and regulatory compliance (including BS 7671, NICEIC, NAC/EAC requirements)
• Ability to audit, inspect, and report at a senior technical level

| COMPANY BENEFITS |

• Cash Health Plan to include Employee Assistance Programme
• 4 x Salary Death in Service cover
• Auto Enrolment Company Pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Company Sick Pay Scheme, which is available upon successful completion of probation, and increases with service
• Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Variety of employee discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Corporate Gym discount for Kane employees
• Branded clothing
• Active Social and Wellbeing Committees
• Annual Health Checks
• Awards for long service
• Additional annual leave based on length of service
• Training and development opportunities

Kane is an Equal Opportunities Employer.