Job title
Senior Electrical Engineer
Job reference
REQ240935
Date posted
15/10/2024
Application closing date
30/11/2024
Location
Loughborough
Package
Management and Specialist grade 7 from £46485 to £55295 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.
Job description
Full Time, Open ended.
Loughborough University is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal
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 Principal 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.
Team Leadership :
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of four engineers, fostering a
collaborative and innovative work environment.
Manage team workload, priorities, and resource allocation to ensure the
timely and successful completion of projects.
Project Management :
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.
Technical Expertise
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
Compliance & 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.
Stakeholder Engagement
Liaise with academic and administrative departments to understand their
electrical infrastructure needs and translate them into effective
engineering solutions.
Present technical reports, project updates, and recommendations to senior
management and other stakeholders
Continuous Improvement
Promote and implement continuous improvement practices within the team and
across the university's electrical systems.
Keep up to date with the latest developments in electrical engineering,
ensuring Loughborough University remains at the forefront of technological
advancements.
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 up to 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
Season ticker loan scheme
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 at
[email protected].
For more information refer to the Job Description and Person
Specification.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need
during the recruitment process.
If there are any additional adjustments, you'd like to request please
contact Gina Evans, [email protected] . We also offer
reasonable adjustments on the job.
Closing Date: 30th November 2024.
