Electrical Services, Design and Standards Manager


Company:	University of Staffordshire
Salary:	£39,355 to £45,413 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2DF
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	6 Nov 2026

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Summary

About the Role

As our new Electrical Services, Design and Standards Manager, you will become the University's recognised technical authority for electrical engineering, taking ownership of electrical standards, compliance, infrastructure resilience and future investment planning across a diverse and complex estate.

This is an excellent opportunity to influence strategy, modernise processes, develop high-performing teams and establish the standards that will underpin our electrical infrastructure for years to come.

If you are passionate about electrical safety, engineering excellence and developing people, and want the opportunity to make a genuine impact in a forward-thinking university environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Reporting to the Head of Estates and Facilities Management, you will lead the University's electrical engineering function, acting as the appointed Electrical Duty Holder and Authorised Person (Electrical).

The role combines strategic leadership with technical expertise, providing governance and assurance for all electrical systems across the University estate. You will be responsible for developing electrical standards, maintenance strategies and asset investment plans, ensuring our infrastructure remains safe, compliant, resilient and fit for the future.

As a key member of the Estates leadership team, you will play a central role in our transformation programme, helping us develop smarter ways of working, improve operational performance and support the University's ambitions around sustainability, growth and customer experience.

This position offers a unique platform for an experienced electrical professional who wants to move beyond maintaining the status quo and help design and deliver the future operating model for electrical services across the institution.

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