Position reference: 50128638
Directorate: Growth and Sustainability | Service: Assets
Salary: £42,839- £46,142 (Plus £5000 market rate supplement until 30/04/2028)
Working Arrangements: Monday to Friday
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.
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Closing date: 05/06/2026 at 23:59
The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.
The successful candidate will be required to be available outside of services normal working hours as part of a standby rota to respond to out of hours service needs. A standardised standby payment will be made in respect of these duties.
This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check
Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.
When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.
Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.
At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.
We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.
There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent assets team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
- We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
- Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
- If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
- We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
- There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
- Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.
About the Post:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Construction Design team as a Building Services Engineer Electrical. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality electrical building services design, technical advice, and project support across a diverse property portfolio.
Working across new build, refurbishment, and compliance programmes, you will contribute to the design, specification, and delivery of electrical systems in a range of corporate, commercial, heritage, and community buildings.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and specify electrical building services systems including:
- Power distribution
- Lighting (including energy-efficient solutions)
- Fire alarms and life safety systems
- Security and access control systems
- Produce and review technical drawings, specifications, and reports
- Provide professional electrical engineering advice to clients, project managers, and stakeholders
- Support the delivery of capital and planned maintenance projects from inception through to completion
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and standards (e.g. IET Wiring Regulations, Building Regulations, CDM)
- Undertake site inspections, surveys, and condition assessments
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure quality, safety, and value for money
- Contribute to sustainability and carbon reduction objectives, including low-energy design
About You
We are looking for a motivated and technically competent individual with a strong background in electrical building services.
Essential Requirements
- Level 6 Qualification in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
- Experience in designing electrical services within buildings
- Knowledge of relevant standards, including:
- IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
- Building Regulations
- Health & Safety legislation (including CDM)
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Full UK driving licence (or ability to travel across sites)
Desirable
- Working towards or holding professional membership (e.g. CIBSE, IET)
- Experience within a local authority or public sector environment
- Knowledge of sustainable design principles and energy efficiency
- Familiarity with design software (e.g. AutoCAD, Revit)
What We Offer
- Flexible and agile working arrangements
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Access to professional development and training
- Opportunities to work on varied and high-profile projects
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team delivering projects that make a real difference to communities across Barnsley. You will have the chance to grow professionally while contributing to sustainable, safe, and efficient buildings.
Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.
Job Profile: Building Services Engineer (Mechanical Electrical) Job Profile.docx
Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile LOW.pdf
Help with your application form
Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.
We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.
CV's are not accepted for this role.
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