Senior Electrical Engineer in Birmingham

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join Birmingham City University’s Estates and Facilities team. This pivotal role will be responsible for advising the University on all aspects of electrical engineering across the estate, managing and improving electrical infrastructure, and ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations. You will lead on maintenance and project delivery for electrical systems, oversee contractors, support capital projects, and contribute to the University’s sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of electrical systems across campus, including lighting, power distribution, fire alarms, lifts, CCTV, and emergency lighting.
• Manage maintenance contracts and monitor workmanship to ensure compliance with specifications, regulations, and university standards.
• Lead fault finding, diagnostic surveys, inspections, testing, and commissioning.
• Produce maintenance schedules and manage budgets for repairs and upgrades.
• Lead electrical design and installation for refurbishment and new-build projects.
• Prepare specifications, drawings, and documentation for building services work.
• Coordinate handover to Operations and Maintenance following commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations including Health & Safety, COSHH and Building Regulations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation using CAFM systems.
• Promote energy-efficient solutions and support sustainability initiatives.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

• Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Membership of IET or similar professional body (Chartered status desirable).
• Extensive design experience in electrical building services from minor works to major capital projects.
• Experience managing a wide range of building services projects and contracts.
• Strong understanding of HV/LV systems, BMS, and electrical safety protocols.
• In-depth knowledge of lift installations.
• Experience with fire alarm, access control, security and CCTV systems.
• Proven ability to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
• Strong project management skills and experience delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Experience of electrical building services design in a Higher Education (HE) environment.
• Knowledge of UPS, CHP and generator systems.

You will be joining a dynamic Estates team within a vibrant university environment, supporting world‑class teaching and research facilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead high‑profile projects and make a real impact on campus sustainability, infrastructure resilience, and operational excellence.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Paul Davis, Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities at paul.davis3@bcu.ac.uk.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.