Senior Electrical Engineer

Loughborough University is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead our dedicated 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.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for: 

This role will 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.   

The right candidate for the role will:

• 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.
• 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

Qualifications and 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.

Our Benefits*

• Generous annual leave allowance of 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days)
• Competitive pension schemes
• A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.
• We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies.
• BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles
• Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available

If this role sound of interest, we’d love to hear from you.  

Informal enquiries should be directed to Rob Sparks via email to r.j.sparks@lboro.ac.uk.   

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. 

If there are any additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact f.m.admin@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk.  

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