EdTech Job – Electrical and Data Infrastructure Engineer at Durham University

The Role and the Department

As an Electrical and Data Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a professional, customer-oriented service that supports the University’s strategic and operational objectives. You will leverage your expertise to develop and enhance a reliable, efficient, and future-ready electrical and data infrastructure across the campus. Collaborating closely with Computing and Information Services (CIS), stakeholders, and contractors, you will be responsible for planning and ensuring the timely delivery of electrical and data installations and upgrades. Your work will maintain the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance, while ensuring projects are completed within budget.

This position provides a unique opportunity to shape the University’s infrastructure, influencing design processes, technical specifications, and service standards. You will oversee a diverse portfolio of projects from conception through completion, contribute to the University’s Building Engineering Services Design Guidelines, and serve as a key contact for resolving complex technical challenges. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing contractor frameworks, monitoring performance, and ensuring all projects align with the University’s sustainability objectives and safety regulations. As a respected expert in your field, you will collaborate across departments, lead working groups, and provide critical advice to support the University’s mission of delivering a world-class learning and research environment.

The Estates and Facilities Directorate lies at the heart of Durham University’s operations, providing essential services that include the management, maintenance, and development of infrastructure and building systems across the campuses.

Further details about the role and its responsibilities can be found at the end of this job description.

Working at Durham

Joining Durham University not only offers a competitive salary but also grants access to a wide array of exceptional benefits:

• Generous Leave Entitlement: Enjoy 30 days of annual leave, supplemented by 8 public holidays and 4 customary days, giving you a total of 42 days off per year. The University also closes between Christmas and New Year.
• Pension Scheme: Automatically enrol in the University Superannuation Scheme (USS), offering a generous pension plan.
• Health and Wellbeing: Take advantage of discounted memberships for our state-of-the-art sports and gym facilities and access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme dedicated to supporting your mental and physical wellbeing.
• Family Support: Benefit from an on-site nursery and summer holiday children’s clubs, alongside sector-leading family-friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave provisions.
• Shopping and Leisure Discounts: Access discounts on supermarkets, top high-street retailers, tech products like Apple, cinema tickets, and various attractions through our employee benefits portal.
• Relocation Assistance: If you’re moving to Durham, we can support you with removal costs and advice on settling in, including assistance with house hunting and locating local schools. If a visa is required, we cover most visa costs and offer an interest-free loan scheme for dependents’ visa expenses.

Joining Durham University means becoming part of an institution committed to fostering a supportive, enriching, and inclusive work environment