This role is eligible for the Campus Infrastructure refer a friend bonus *

About the role

Working closely with the Climate Action team, this is an essential role using data analysis and face-to-face influence to support the university to meet energy and cost reduction objectives, and targets within the context of wider sustainability commitments such as carbon and water management and corporate social responsibility.

You will:

• carry out investigations and audits of building fabric, building service plant and usage to understand energy and water consumption and identify performance improvements
• use the university’s systems such as Automated Meter Reading (AMR) and Building Management System (BMS) to identify and report on energy use, management and reduction
• input into the design and commissioning of new buildings and any other major/minor refurbishments to ensure the most sustainable outcome is achieved
• promote an energy-saving culture within the department and the university as a whole, by developing relationships throughout the university community
• engage and liaise with staff, students, departments and other groups to provide good practice advice and support the adoption and implementation of innovative energy saving ideas on campus
• take part in energy efficiency projects, projects identified in the Carbon Management Plan and project emanating from the Climate Action Framework

About you

The ideal candidate will have:

• a degree, ideally in Engineering, Energy, Building Services or Environmental Management or a related subject or equivalent practical experience and alternative qualifications
• practical experience and technical knowledge in Energy, Building Services or Environmental Management or related field
• experience delivering energy audits that evaluate the performance of building fabric, building service plant and controls
• excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills

An understanding of energy & carbon legislation, project management and general financial management would be an advantage but is not essential.

Further information

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Ben Spicer, Head of Engineer Services at bmbs20@bath.ac.uk

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

* If a University staff member has ‘referred’ you to apply for this vacancy they may be eligible for a bonus. Please ensure when applying you select ‘Referred by current member of staff’ when answering the question ‘Where did you learn of this job?' and email hr-recruitment-e@bath.ac.uk the name of the person who referred you.

 

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us and .

Closing Date: 31 Mar 2026

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049

This role is eligible for the Campus Infrastructure refer a friend bonus*

The Campus Infrastructure Department are responsible for the strategic planning, development and management of the University’s lands and buildings, you will join the Electrical Services team.

Your new job will involve:

• Undertake small to medium size installations/alterations works as part of building refurbishment or change of use projects.
• Planned and reactive maintenance activities in the University's academic buildings, residences, and sports facilities. 
• Repair tasks across the range of electrical building services, plant and equipment 
• Some simple mechanical work 

You must have:

• completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship, be qualified to minimum City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification 
• a BS 7671 18th edition certificate
• relevant technical experience in larger buildings or commercial facilities
• good problem solving, customer service and communication skills 

Ideally, you will also have:

• Knowledge and experience in the maintenance of modern fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, LV distribution, intruder alarms, access control systems, telephone and data wiring
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing qualification
• Demonstrable mechanical skills or be willing to train for them

Further information

This is a full-time role, working 36.5 hours (Monday-Friday) from 8.15am to 4.45pm, however, to suit operational requirements you may be requested to work flexibly at any time between 7am and 7pm. You will also be required to take part in an on-call rota, which attracts an additional allowance and overtime opportunities are also available.

For an informal discussion about this position please contact John Davis, Electrical Supervisor at jmd57@bath.ac.uk, however, please submit your application via the University website. 

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

* If a University staff member has ‘referred’ you to apply for this vacancy they may be eligible for a bonus. Please ensure when applying you select ‘Referred by current member of staff’ when answering the question ‘Where did you learn of this job?' and email hr-recruitment-e@bath.ac.uk the name of the person who referred you.

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us and .

 

Closing Date: 23 Mar 2026

Department: Operations & Facilities Support

Salary: £31,236 to £37,694