Cardiff Metropolitan University
Electrical Engineer
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At Cardiff Met, we’re building a campus environment that enables people to thrive - supporting innovative teaching, impactful research and an outstanding student experience. Ranked 1st in Wales in the People & Planet University League, we’re turning ambition into action; backed by nearly £25M in low-interest loan funding to deliver decarbonisation works over the next four years, creating smarter and more sustainable spaces for our community.
You’ll be joining a multi-award winning team, recognised with the Times Higher Education Award for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership’.
As our Electrical Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping and maintaining the University’s electrical infrastructure, helping us deliver our Strategy 2030 and net zero commitments.
You’ll join a collaborative Estates team and work across the University to ensure our electrical systems are safe, compliant, efficient and ready for the future.
You’ll Play a Key Role By
- Acting as the University’s lead technical specialist for electrical services, providing expert advice and guidance on legislation, regulations and industry standards.
- Leading statutory electrical compliance activities, ensuring inspection, testing and servicing programmes are delivered effectively.
- Supporting planned and reactive maintenance by interpreting technical findings and identifying effective solutions.
- Developing and prioritising programmes of work that improve safety, compliance, energy performance and user experience.
- Supporting the development of safe systems of work, procedures and operational standards.
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What You’ll Bring
- You bring strong technical expertise in electrical engineering, together with experience delivering maintenance, compliance and improvement works across complex environments. You’ll apply your knowledge with a practical and collaborative approach, ensuring environments are safe, efficient and support the needs of our community.
Additionally, You’ll Bring
- Proven experience managing and conducting electrical system condition surveys.
- Experience developing planned maintenance programmes and delivering electrical remedial or refurbishment works.
- Strong knowledge of statutory compliance requirements, electrical engineering standards and building regulations.
- Well-developed organisational, project management and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across a broad range of teams.
- A commitment to sustainability, continuous improvement and delivering excellent customer-focused services.
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Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
- We are a values-driven University where innovation and creativity shape everything we do. Our community is collaborative, inclusive and ambitious - and we give you the freedom and support to explore new ideas and deliver meaningful change.
We Offer Excellent Benefits, Including
- 35 days annual leave plus 12 bank holiday/concessionary days.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
- Excellent family friendly policies - take a look on our Policy Hub page.
- Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
- Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
- Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
Contact us
- For more information about the role please contact Dan Ferris, Head of Estates, on DFerris@cardiffmet.ac.uk, or feel free to contact Cerys Purdon supporting this vacancy on CPurdon@cardiffmet.ac.uk.
All applications must be submitted online.
The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please ensure you demonstrate how you meet the criteria when applying. You can find useful hints and tips by visiting our Application Guidance page.
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