About us
We have been at the heart of the UK energy market for 25 years and are today playing a critical role in decarbonising the UK energy system. As a major energy services and smart metering company with technology, data and sustainability at the core of our ethos and business model, SMS is committed to delivering the future of smart energy.
We are proud of being both an equal opportunity employer and an accredited real living wage employer! We look out for our customers and our focus is ‘putting our people first’.
Our people enable us to do all of this by living our 5 core values: Safety, Customer excellence, Sustainability, Innovation and Pride.
Job Overview
Joining at an exciting growth phase in SMS, the aim of the role is to assist the Electrical Contracts Manager (ECM) in the development and supervision of a suitably competent / accredited internal and external supply chain for the installation of EV and possibly in the future other renewables such as Battery, PV and other Carbon Reduction (CaRe) type technologies, in addition to the existing Post Meter Electrical works, Meter installs and other electrical contracting works alongside EV activity as required for SMS ES.
The Role is to act as an Electrical Supervisor, assisting in creating and maintaining a team of suitably competent resources to enable SMS ES to meet their required levels of installations. They will act as the expert for technical contact for Post meter / BS7671 -18th Edition activities providing advice and support to the ECM and first line technical support to the Field Services Team.
The role has specific responsibilities with regard to the provision of Electrical Post meter (BS7671, EV, MCS) works either directly or via approved subcontracted partners and as such the role also has responsibility to assist in the Identification of Suitable Direct Employee’s, and in the management, monitoring and reporting of Internal and external Resources. The person will act as an Electrical Supervisor as required for Electrical works under the NICEIC accreditation.
Providing support, training, and mentoring as required to develop the Team.
The person would be expected to act as a Qualified Supervisor for works under SMS’s NICEIC, MCS & OLEV accreditations.
Special Conditions : This post will be field based, however travel to the Cardiff office will be expected from time to time.
Key Responsibilities
- Acting as NICEIC Qualified Supervisor and appointed Technical person assisting the ECM in the maintenance of associated accreditations for SMS moving forward
- To develop and supervise a suitably competent team to support and sustain the growth of SMS capability within the Electrical Contracting field of work across multiple sectors and asset classes
- Assist the ECM in Identifying, recruiting / onboarding the resources necessary to enable the department to meet the delivery demand requirements of the business
- To carry out as required the implementation of competency-based assessments and authorisations
- Directly manage / supervise the externally contracted and directly employed resources
- Take a supporting role in SMS ES achieving NICEIC fully Approved Contractor accreditation
- Ensure that the results of inspection and testing are recorded correctly on the appropriate certificates or reports.
- Ensure that the business’ premises, equipment, documentation and records are available for inspection when required by NICEIC, MCS
- Support the design team in the development of specific designs for PV, Battery Storage, EV and other CaRe products as required.
- Ensure Health & safety compliance and support of CaRe & Infrastructure delivery works
- Assist in the creation and upkeep of the required library of Industry documentation for NICEIC, MCS, OZEV Etc. Including appropriate support in the production and delivery checklists, risk assessment and methods statements (RAMS), EIC / EICR and SHEQ, CDM requirements and SMS Field Manual(s)
- Provide typical line management HR support for directly employed workforce
- Any other duties as required by the ECM or HOSCD
Education and Professional Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 Design and Verification of Electrical Systems
- Project Management qualifications
- C&G 2382-18 - BS7671 18th Edition
- C&G 2919 – Electric Vehicle Installations
- C&G 2399 – PV installations (desirable)
- C&G 2391 or equivalent (EIC / ECIR)
- Member of Electrical Engineering Professional Body - CSCS JIB / ECS (Gold Card) /IET
- Health & Safety qualification - Site Supervisors’ Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)
- MOCOPA accreditation, if not you will be expected to gain MOCOPA and to undertake meter installs and other electrical contracting works alongside EV activity as required
Skills and Knowledge
- Electrical Contracting industry Supervisory experience
- Previous experience in an Electrical Contracting / Construction environment
- Previous experience within an EV Charging environment / Renewables , PV, Battery, ASHP.
- Sound H & S knowledge and experience within electrical installation projects (RAMS / SHEQ /CDM)
- Utilities Industry Knowledge - desirable
- Previous experience of Project Management and Supervisory activities
- Strong and effective people management skills (i.e., Empowering employees, Active listening, Conflict resolution, Flexibility, Patience, Clear communication, Trust, Organisation)
- Previous experience of line management
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Packages
- Able to organize and priorities to meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Excellent problem solving
- Full UK driving license
In Return
We support Mental, Physical and Financial wellbeing, and we're proud of our benefits package to reward great talent which includes:
- 25 personal holiday days per year with additional allocation of 8 public holidays (includes options to buy and sell)
- After 5 years’ service, you will be rewarded with an additional 5 days annual leave increasing your total to 30 personal days and 8 public holidays.
Smart Health
Keeping our employees mentally and physically healthy is one of the things that matters most to us.
- Employee Assistance Programme (free access to counselling & support) with easy access via My Healthy Advantage app.
- Access to SmartHealth app - includes a free 24/7 online GP and a range of wellbeing services.
- Cycle Scheme - lower your carbon footprint whilst staying healthy.
Smart Savings
- Eligibility to join our Share Incentive Plan following 6 months employment
- Life Insurance cover where your next of kin will receive 4 times your annual salary
- Refer a friend bonus (£500)
- Corporate season ticket travel
- Length of service cash incentive
- Automatic enrolment into the Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme following 3 months employment.
The future looks bright
Your development is important to us - we support and encourage development including internal and external accredited courses, study support and E-Learning and internal promotion.