Electrical Engineer

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. 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. 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 ***email_hidden***, or feel free to contact Cerys Purdon supporting this vacancy on [email protected]. 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. Further details: Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible. Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage. The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector. Why Work Here? We invite you to join our collaborative community! Dating back to 1865, we remain rooted in Wales with a global reach, offering you a world of opportunity. Our education, research and innovation deliver positive impact for equality, social inclusion and environmental sustainability, locally, nationally and internationally. Are you ready to contribute to something remarkable? Join us in helping us to progress and deliver real change.

Job Details

School/Unit

Environment and Estates

Location

Llandaff Campus

Salary

£46,049 to £51,753 per annum

Permanent

Post Type

Full Time

Closing Date

Monday 20 July 2026

Reference

2526399