Electrical Engineer - 0165-26-R

Lancaster University; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster University is seeking an Electrical Engineer for the Estates Operations Team at Bailrigg, Lancaster. The role involves maintaining diverse electrical infrastructure across campus, including LV/HV networks, lighting, and UPS for data centres.

Training is provided where needed, with emphasis on compliance reporting and procurement processes. The position is based on campus in Bailrigg, Lancaster, with a full-time, indefinite contract and a closing date of 30 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable and technically or professionally qualified (electrical bias).
• Experience with procurement arrangements and compliance reporting is useful.

Skills

Electrical bias

Procurement experience

Compliance reporting

Education

Electrical engineering qualification

Job description

Electrical Engineer

Facilities – Engineering and Maintenance

Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full-time indefinite)

Closing Date: Friday 30 October 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: 0165-26-R

Lancaster University is seeking to recruit an Electrical Engineer to the Estates Operations Team following retirement of the current Engineer. The University Campus buildings provide a wide and diverse property portfolio and equally diverse electrical infrastructure and distribution including private HV Campus distribution, LV systems comprising internal & external lighting, 1 & 3 phase power networks, Fire Alarm network, lightning protection systems and UPS provisions within Data Centre's. We are looking for a knowledgeable, confident, technically or professionally qualified (electrical bias) person. Experience Framework procurement arrangements and compliance reporting (including audit requirements) would be useful but not essential as training can and will be provided.

Further Details

Job Description

Person Specification

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