Senior Multi Utility Asset Inspector

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About the opportunity:

We are currently looking for a permanent Senior Asset Inspector to join our growing Asset Adoption department in Scotland region.  

As a Senior Asset Inspector, you will support the team Manager in providing leadership to the Asset Inspectors, including setting priorities, setting targets and monitoring and managing individuals and team performance. You will also provide a comprehensive advisory and support function for the construction and adoption of electrical networks that are to be adopted by Last Mile Electricity Limited (LMEL). You will be required to undertake site base inspections and surveys ensuring Last Mile Asset Management (LMAM) assets are constructed in accordance with technical and safety standards and liaise with independent connection providers (ICP) to ensure any construction issues are identified through to successful resolution. Work closely to develop productive relationships.

Have you got the drive to go the Last Mile?

Your responsibilities:

• Lead a team of multi discipline Asset Inspectors carrying out all site-based quality inspections and surveys ensuring electricity and gas distribution assets are constructed and commissioned in accordance with all industry and company technical and safety standards.
• Ensure that where required Asset Inspectors are regularly assessed, developed, and trained to ensure ongoing competence to undertake roles
• Responsibility for Asset Inspectors welfare and engagement
• Carry out audit checks on all aspects of the network construction including
• Provide advice to Independent Connection Providers (ICP) working with or on behalf of LMAM on health, safety, environmental, quality, and best practice matters. To work closely and develop productive relationships.
• Establish and maintain productive two-way relationships with ICPs to provide for continued improvement by way of identifying issues and decreasing construction related issues.
• To conduct post adoption regulatorily inspections in accordance with industry guidance and procedures.
• Provide first response for faults and liaise with emergency service providers to ensure guaranteed standards of performance are achieved.
• Ensure that safe working practices are always maintained.
• Manage regular and routine correspondence with internal and external stakeholders to control and deliver onsite requirements.
• Provide monthly reports detailing audits complete, issues and trends.
• Provide onsite support for ICPs enquiries.
• Liaise with up-stream Network Operators as and when required.
• Carry out other duties which are appropriate to the post as may be reasonably requested by your Line Manager.

Experience / Knowledge:

Relevant Utility experience in Electrical Distribution

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Experienced in risk assessment, auditing, and risk management techniques

Maintain and analyse reports and inspections results

Experience of construction and operations of electricity and gas distribution networks

Excellent knowledge of gas and electricity industry standards at application level

Desirable:

Understanding of Electrical Industry Registration Scheme and Gas Industry Registration Scheme

Operational authorisation

NRSWA Qualification

NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH or SMSTS Qualification

Qualifications:

Craft Qualification/ Apprenticeship

HNC/HND in Engineering desirable

We offer good benefits and remuneration packages, but most importantly, an enjoyable and rewarding place to work. We believe in rewarding our people well and there are plenty of career opportunities for the right person.

In return of your hard work and dedication, we can offer you:

Core Benefits:

• 25 Days Holiday plus Statutory Days
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme (Purchase up to 5 Additional Days)
• Up top 7% Employer Pension Contribution
• Life Assurance (x4 Annual Gross Salary)
• Refer a Friend Incentive
• Hybrid Working (3 days in the Office, 2 from home)
• Flexible Start and Finish Time
• Car Allowance
• Discretionary Bonus up to 15% of Gross Annual Salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company Sick Pay

At Last Mile Infrastructure Group, we are one of the UK’s largest Independent Network Owners, owning and operating in excess of 500,000 gas, electricity, water and wastewater connections serving residential and commercial customers. Last Mile Asset Management adopt and operate electricity, gas, water and wastewater, and ground source heat/cooling networks that are designed, installed and commissioned by Lloyds accredited Independent Connection providers (ICPs).

It is our vision to be the UK’s leading independent multi-utility provider. People are our most valuable “asset” and therefore it is our mission to not only attract but retain the best talent to support delivery of our corporate business strategy and share our company’s success.

At Last Mile, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment, where employee wellbeing is at the forefront in making sure our people feel valued. We provide tailored ongoing training and development, but most importantly, long term career opportunities for you to Grow With Us. If you are motivated to succeed and have a ‘can-do’ attitude, we would love to hear from you!