Electrical Compliance Engineer

Occupying three beautiful campuses (Whiteknights, with its early 19th century planned landscape, London Road with its formal gardens and ceremonial Great Hall, and Greenlands, Henley-on-Thames, with its riverside garden landscape) the unique “University within a Park” setting of the University of Reading is an inspiring place to come to work.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and flexible individual to join the Risk and Compliance team as Electrical Compliance Engineer, within the Estates department.

The post holder will principally be involved in the management of the University Low Voltage safe system of work. They will act as the University Low Voltage Duty Holder (LV AP) ensuring that suitable management systems are in place for compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and IET Wiring Regulations.

The post holder operate as the lead University LV AP and manage the process of maintaining a sufficient number of trained and competent LV AP’s to manage the safe system of work. They will be responsible for making sure that all contractors and directly employed staff comply with the University electrical procedures through a process of assessment, supervision and audit.

The post holder will operate as a High Voltage authorised person (HVAP) for the purpose of controlling entry and work activity inside University High Voltage substations. They will be required to act as the primary contact for the University High Voltage service provider for all work carried out on the University High Voltage network. They will ensure that the other University HV AP’s are trained and competent.

You will have: compulsory

• A HNC or equivalent in electrical building services or related subject
• Experience in a similar role with full responsibility for electrical compliance of a large complex site or contract
• Qualified as a Low Voltage Authorised Person
• Detailed knowledge of statutory regulations related to electrical compliance including the Electricity at Work regulations and the IET Wiring Regulations

If unsure of criteria, this can be taken from the person specification.

We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.

Closing date: 3rd February 2025

Interviews will be held: TBC

Contact details:

Contact Name: Andrew Bowler
Contact Job Title: Head of Organisational Risk and Compliance
Contact Email address: a.r.bowler@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Emilia McDonald
Alternative Contact Job Title: Campus Operations Director
Alternative Contact Email address: e.f.mcdonald@reading.ac.uk

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.  

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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