Senior Electrical Engineer

Nottingham Trent University; All Cannings; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham Trent University is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Estates and Campus Services team. The role focuses on safe, compliant and efficient operation of the university’s electrical, distribution and generation systems, with hands-on leadership of high voltage networks.

The successful candidate will design and manage electrical installation projects, supervise contractors, and ensure adherence to health and safety legislation. Interviews will be held in Nottingham.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical systems operation and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards and regulations.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of technicians.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the university’s electrical, distribution and generation systems.
• Lead the operation, maintenance and development of the university’s high voltage network.
• Design, deliver and manage electrical installation works and act as client where consultants are appointed.
• Ensure compliance with legislation including HSE, CDM, and ES Regs where applicable.
• Mentor and develop in-house Electrical Technicians and oversee power generation and UPS systems.

Job description

Job reference: 552597

Location: All NTU Campuses

Employment type: Permanent Contract

Team: Energy, Engineering and Maintenance

Closing date: 13/11/2026

School / Directorate: Estates and Campus Services

Salary / Grade: Grade I (£49,127 - £58,624 p.a. pro rata)

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Senior Electrical Engineer

£49,127 - £58,624 per annum

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About The Role

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Estates department, to ensure the continued safe, compliant and efficient operation of the university’s electrical, distribution and generation systems. To take a hands‑on lead role in the operation, maintenance and development of the university’s high voltage network. To lead on the design, delivery and management of electrical installation works and to undertake the role of the client on behalf of the university where professional consultants are appointed.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Be responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the university’s electrical systems, distribution and generation systems via planned, reactive and long-term maintenance schemes, whilst ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation. Maintaining a working knowledge of systems operation and administrative/contracting procedures.
• Take a hands‑on lead role in the operation, maintenance and development of the university’s high voltage network, undertaking the duties of Senior Authorised Person as required with respect to the universities high voltage systems, including the production and review of suitable switching schedules.
• Take a lead role in the design, delivery and management of electrical installation and refurbishment works and to undertake the role of the client on behalf of the university where professional consultants are appointed. Including feasibility assessments (technical and financial); the development of briefs and specifications; the development of detailed designs; the development of cost estimates and budgets; the tendering and procurement of works; the management of onsite delivery and contractors.
• Take a lead role in ensuring that current and new electrical systems and installations are compliant with relevant legislation including but not limited to the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, Building Act 1984, Building Safety Act 2022, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, Fire Safety Act 2021 and Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
• Manage, guide, develop and mentor a team of in-house Electrical Technicians in the management and delivery of compliant and efficient lighting and emergency lighting systems; the operation and maintenance of on‑site power generation and uninterruptable power supplies; the investigation, diagnosis and rectification of complex electrical issues; the design and delivery of electrical minor works and projects.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

Please note, all interviews to be held in person in Nottingham.

Interview date

23rd November

About Us

Over the past 15 years, we’ve invested more than £450m across our five campuses in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Named ‘Modern University of the Year 2023’ by The Times