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BMS, Smart Technology and Controls Supervisor
NewtonOn-siteFull-time
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Supervises electrical maintenance, testing, and installations across a university estate, ensuring safe and reliable infrastructure through planned and reactive work, contractor coordination, and emergency response.
About this role
Join Bath Spa University's Estates team and play a vital role in maintaining and improving the electrical infrastructure across our diverse academic and residential estate.
This hands-on role offers a varied workload, from fault finding and testing to installations and emergency response, helping ensure a safe and reliable environment for students and staff.
This hands-on role offers a varied workload, from fault finding and testing to installations and emergency response, helping ensure a safe and reliable environment for students and staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across University properties.
- Undertake electrical testing and inspection in accordance with BS7671 requirements.
- Maintain and test emergency lighting, fire alarm and generator systems.
- Diagnose and repair electrical faults, control systems, motors, pumps and HVAC-related equipment.
- Carry out electrical installations, modifications and upgrades.
- Support the operation and maintenance of the University's electrical distribution infrastructure.
- Assist with Portable Appliance Testing (PAT).
- Supervise and coordinate specialist contractors working on University sites.
- Support colleagues by sharing technical knowledge and best practice.
- Respond promptly to breakdowns and emergencies to minimise disruption.
- Ensure all works are completed in accordance with health and safety requirements and safe systems of work.
- Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with University stakeholders regarding maintenance activities.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Qualified electrician with relevant electrical apprenticeship, NVQ or equivalent qualification.
- Relevant qualification in BMS/Controls, ideally Trend
- Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Experience in planned and reactive maintenance environments.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
- Good understanding of electrical safety legislation and safe systems of work.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
- Competent IT skills for record keeping and communication.
- Positive, proactive and customer-focused approach.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience of generators, educational estates or listed buildings would be advantageous
Benefits
Salary Grade 7 - Starting from £38,784 rising to £43,482 per annum
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Please see Special Conditions for this role below:
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Please see Special Conditions for this role below:
- Full UK driving licence required.
- Ability to work across all Bath Spa University campuses.
- Participation in training and continued professional development as required.
- Occasional travel away from the University for training and business purposes.
- Participation in emergency response and out-of-hours support activities when required
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
- Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app
For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Skills
BMSBS7671Electrical DrawingsElectrical Fault FindingElectrical InstallationsElectrical TestingEmergency Lighting TestingFire Alarm MaintenanceGenerator MaintenanceHealth And SafetyHVAC DiagnosticsPortable Appliance TestingSafe Systems Of WorkTrend Controls
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