Senior Building Services Electrical Engineer

Bristol City Council; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Bristol is seeking a proactive Senior Building Services Electrical Engineer. In this role, you will lead electrical projects, manage contractors, and ensure compliance with health & safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant experience, strong technical knowledge, and leadership skills. The position offers a supportive work environment with hybrid options and a rewards package including flexible working and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible working

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintaining and repairing commercial buildings.
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation, including CDM regulations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage electrical projects within Health & Safety and Education capital programmes.
• Review regulatory reports and recommend appropriate actions.
• Manage contractors and suppliers to ensure timely, budget-compliant delivery.
• Support energy and carbon reduction initiatives through innovative design.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft 365

Job description

Senior Building Services Electrical Engineer

Full Time, Permanent

Bristol City Council is seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Building Services Electrical Engineer to join our Property, Assets and Infrastructure team within the Growth and Regeneration Directorate. This is a key role in ensuring our buildings are safe, operational, and energy-efficient for both staff and the public. You’ll lead the delivery of electrical projects across capital programmes, manage contractors, and contribute to the council’s sustainability goals.

What you'll be doing

You’ll take ownership of electrical design and development across a varied portfolio, ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering high-quality outcomes. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you’ll provide technical expertise and oversee project delivery from concept to completion.

Key responsibilities

• Designing and managing electrical projects within Health & Safety and Education capital programmes.
• Reviewing regulatory reports and recommending appropriate actions.
• Managing contractors and suppliers to ensure timely, budget-compliant delivery.
• Supporting energy and carbon reduction initiatives through innovative design.

What we're looking for

We’re looking for someone with strong technical knowledge, leadership skills, and a collaborative approach. You’ll need to be confident working across teams and communicating complex information clearly.

Essential criteria

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, or relevant experience.
• Proven experience in maintaining and repairing commercial buildings.
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation, including CDM regulations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable: Progress toward Chartered or Incorporated membership of a relevant professional institution.

Apply now

Apply now to help shape the future of Bristol’s built environment and contribute to a more sustainable city.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we offer a fast-moving and supportive work environment with hybrid working options in many roles. We provide a rewards package including flexible working, flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and generous annual leave. You’ll have the opportunity to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply? If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey, please select the apply button below. To be shortlisted, demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. We may shortlist against desirable criteria if numbers are high. References may be requested after an offer is made, and this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Disability Confident employer We value recruiting and retaining disabled people. If you consider yourself disabled and meet the essential criteria, you are guaranteed an interview. We will make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information or contact Gary Goodwin at [e-mail].

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves and is committed to diversity in our hiring process. Appointments will be made on merit.