Electrical Engineer

Electrical Quality Engineer
Location: West Bromwich
Salary: GBP40,000 - GBP50,000 per year.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm.
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Bridge Recruitment is helping one of our established clients recruit for an experienced Electrical Quality Engineer to join their ever-expanding team.
Responsibilities of the Electrical Quality Engineer:
- Conduct in-depth inspections of installed electrical systems: LV/MV switchgear, tap of units, distribution panels, busbars, and control units.
- Verify correct installation methods per British Standards, IEC Standards and other relevant standards, construction drawings, and specifications.
- Sign-off installed systems post-verification, ensuring compliance with both technical standards and customer specifications.
- Act as the on-site technical liaison for contractors, installers, and customers.
- Lead inspection and testing of electrical components and assemblies during in-house production.
- Audit supplier installation practices and electrical build quality.
- Ensure compliance documentation (DoCs, certifications, risk assessments) are accurate and audit ready.
- Work with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, Project Manager, and Commercial teams to align technical expectations and field realities.
- Maintain professional, tactful communication in high-pressure scenarios, using patience, and conflict resolution techniques to manage challenging customers or disputes effectively.
- Provide on-site rapid response for urgent electrical failures or system malfunctions, including immediate diagnostics, customer reassurance, and follow-up corrective actions.
Requirements of the Electrical Quality Engineer:
- Degree / HND / HNC in Electrical Engineering
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)
- City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent Inspection & Testing certification
- 5+ years in field-based electrical inspection, commissioning, or technical support
- Proficient with electrical drawings, wiring schematics, and system layouts
- Hands-on use of electrical test tools: insulation testers, thermal cameras, loop impedance testers, etc.
- Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative
- Experience managing commercial relationships with customers, subcontractors and distributors.
- Willingness to travel and work independently on-site.
If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Electrical Quality Engineer role, then please apply now!