Senior Electrical Engineer

Apex Engineering Solutions; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead a dynamic team in delivering innovative electrical projects. This role is pivotal in enhancing the university's electrical infrastructure, ensuring safety and efficiency while managing both high and low voltage systems. The successful candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, project management, and team leadership. With generous benefits and a collaborative environment, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the university's growth and technological advancements.

Benefits

44 days annual leave

Childcare support initiatives

BUPA Cash Plan

Access to sports facilities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering and project management.
• Proven track record in leading engineering teams and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers in electrical project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and project quality.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Team Leadership

HV and LV Systems

Risk Assessment

Industry Standards Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Job description

Mechanical & Electrical, Senior Appointments

Permanent

Discipline: Building Services, Electrical

Speciality: Design, Project Management

UK Residency Required: Yes

Apply by: 28/06/2025

Min Experience: 8 years

The Opportunity

Our client is a leading Russell Group University is going through a period of growth within their Estates Department. They are recruiting for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead a team of engineers in the delivery of complex electrical projects. This role is critical in ensuring the university’s electrical infrastructure is designed, maintained, and upgraded to the highest standards. The Senior Electrical Engineer will oversee both High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) systems, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency in all operations.

The Position

As the Senior Electrical Engineer your role will be to support the delivery of the University Estates strategy, through delivery of projects creating new electrical infrastructure as well as improving and replacing the existing systems. Duties will include;

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Manage team workload, priorities, and resource allocation to ensure the timely and successful completion of projects.
• Oversee the planning, design, and delivery of electrical projects, including building infrastructure, HV and LV systems, and other related installations.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external contractors to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems with other building services.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight for all electrical engineering activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Conduct thorough analysis and risk assessments for electrical systems, implementing solutions to mitigate potential issues.
• Lead the development and implementation of maintenance programs for HV and LV systems to ensure long-term reliability and safety
• Ensure all electrical engineering activities comply with statutory regulations, university policies, and health & safety standards.
• Lead initiatives to enhance the safety and efficiency of electrical systems, including the adoption of new technologies and methodologies.
• Keep up to date with the latest developments in electrical engineering, ensuring Loughborough University remains at the forefront of technological advancements.

The Person

The successful candidate will possess the following key skills & experience;

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it.
• Extensive experience in the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems, including HV and LV infrastructure.
• Proven experience in leading and managing engineering teams.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Previous experience working within a large organisation.
• Generous annual leave allowance of 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days)
• A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.
• BUPA Cash Plan
• Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available

Apex Resourcing Solutions is a recruitment agency acting on behalf of this organisation

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it.
• Extensive experience in the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems, including HV and LV infrastructure.
• Proven experience in leading and managing engineering teams.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Previous experience working within a large organisation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Manage team workload, priorities, and resource allocation to ensure the timely and successful completion of projects.
• Oversee the planning, design, and delivery of electrical projects, including building infrastructure, HV and LV systems, and other related installations.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external contractors to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems with other building services.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight for all electrical engineering activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Conduct thorough analysis and risk assessments for electrical systems, implementing solutions to mitigate potential issues.
• Lead the development and implementation of maintenance programs for HV and LV systems to ensure long-term reliability and safety
• Ensure all electrical engineering activities comply with statutory regulations, university policies, and health & safety standards.
• Lead initiatives to enhance the safety and efficiency of electrical systems, including the adoption of new technologies and methodologies.
• Keep up to date with the latest developments in electrical engineering, ensuring Loughborough University remains at the forefront of technological advancements.

Apex Resourcing Solutions Ltd is a specialist recruitment consultancy, with over 30 years recruitment experience in supplying Construction, Engineering and Commercial staff to the private and public sectors.

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