Electrical Systems Manager

The University of Plymouth, a leading University in the South West, is seeking to recruit an Electrical Systems Manager to work as part of our Estates team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a progressive and cutting-edge University in a beautiful location, where you can really make a difference.

Estates and Facilities have exciting and ambitious plans for the development of the University Estate. The 'Master Plan' includes the recently opened landmark InterCity place; an 11 story building overlooking Plymouth Railway Station, and a new Engineering and Design Facility on the western edge of the main Plymouth campus. We are looking for an Electrical Systems Manager to join the team and be an integral part of managing and maintaining our evolving estate.

The University is a multi-site operation with a sizeable proportion of its activities taking place on or close to the main campus in Plymouth, which is where this role is based. This will be a site-based role, where, as the electrical systems manager, you will take responsibility for the Universities electrical systems and its associated assets, policies, processes and safe systems of work.

A major focus of the role is on planned and reactive maintenance works, where you will manage multiple contractors. This includes, but is not limited to; lighting, power, fire alarms, lifts, generators, access control and portable appliance testing.

The Electrical Systems Manager will form an integral part of the Estates team and will ensure that maintenance and project works are compliant with appropriate legislation and regulations.

You will require a thorough understanding, knowledge and experience of Electrical Systems.

• Qualified in Engineering (NVQ Level 3) / Apprentice trained with an Electrical bias, and/or educational attainment at further education level or above (e.g. HNC) and/or demonstrable equivalent experience in a relevant electrical bias engineering discipline (Essential)


• 18th Edition BS7671, City and Guilds 2391 or equivalent Test and Inspection knowledge (Essential)


The following is desirable:


• Member of a professional engineering body such as Institue of Engineering and Technology, Institute of Plant Engineers or CIBSE. (Desirable)


You will have excellent people skills, with a willingness to engage with customers in order to provide solutions and assurance. You will be comfortable at making decisions, well organised, and driven. You must be a team player.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth's strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth's HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages