United Infrastructure delivers essential infrastructure services across utilities and social infrastructure, supporting some of the UK’s largest network operators and housing providers.
PiLON, part of the United Infrastructure Group, specialises in planned maintenance, refurbishment, and repairs within the social housing sector. With over 20 years of experience, we are known for delivering quality work with care and respect for the communities we serve.
Job Description
About the Role
Are you an experienced Electrical Testing Engineer looking for consistent work and strong earning potential?
We’re looking for skilled, self-employed engineers to join our Kitchen and Bathroom refurbishment project within the social housing sector across Manchester area.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Carrying out electrical testing (EICRs) in social housing properties in line with the provided schedule
- Completing around 4 properties per day on average
- Identifying faults, risks, and non-compliant installations, ensuring they are clearly recorded
- Undertaking remedial works, repairs, rewires, and adaptations where required
- Submitting reports and results within agreed timeframes
- Ensuring all work complies with current electrical regulations, health & safety standards, and company procedures
- Communicating effectively with tenants, maintaining a professional and respectful approach at all times
- Working closely with the wider site team, supervisors, and coordinators to ensure smooth delivery of the programme
- Managing your daily workload and route efficiently to maximise productivity
- Reporting any issues, access problems, or risks promptly to the relevant teams
What You’ll Get
- Price work with the potential to earn good money
- Additional payments for remedial works and repairs
- Consistent, ongoing work within a structured programme
- Support from an experienced and organised team
- ECS Card
- 18th Edition qualification
- 2391 or 2394/2395 Inspection & Testing
- Certificate of calibration
In addition to the above qualifications, we are looking for:
- Proven experience in electrical testing within domestic or social housing properties
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
- Own tools
- Ability to manage workload, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities
Skills Required
- Self-employed contractor
- ECS Card
- 18th Edition qualification
- 2391 or 2394/2395 Inspection & Testing certificate
- Certificate of calibration
- Proven experience in electrical testing within domestic or social housing
- Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
- Own tools
- Ability to manage workload, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities
What We Do
United Infrastructure is a dynamic, rapidly expanding business delivering critical infrastructure to communities across the UK, focusing on sectors like water, energy, power, and telecoms through its Utility and Social Infrastructure business areas.
