MEP Electrical Engineer - Rail Lead

MEP Electrical Engineer - Rail Sector Lead

As a MEP Project Lead Engineer within our building engineering team, you will work on some of the most exciting and innovative rail buildings across the region and globally.

The role involves leading and further developing our project delivery within the transport/rail sector, working on local, national and international rail projects for major clients such as HS2, TFL, Network Rail, and local/regional transport companies.

• Lead Arup multi‑disciplinary design teams from project inception through to completion.
• Lead MEP design production using major rail standards, including HS2, Transport for London, Network Rail, Crossrail and other rail standards.
• Lead MEP design assurance processes, in compliance with HS2, Transport for London, Network Rail, Cross Rail and other rail processes.
• Take on Electrical Technical Advisor role on project (electrical engineering background will be a preference).
• Work with our internal team and across Arup groups, including our Transport group, to deliver holistic design solutions.
• Manage the project design programme and resources, working collaboratively with our rail programmer as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Support our Transport Lead in major bids and business development, and in shaping our skills and resources in the rail sector within our group and across the wider Arup.
• Keep up to date with current legislation and regulations.
• Work with the Project Director to ensure commercial success.

• Are a Chartered Mechanical or Electrical Engineer with a strong MEP multidisciplinary engineering design knowledge; an Electrical engineering background will be a preference.
• Have proven experience in managing and delivering multi‑disciplinary transport (rail) design projects within a consultancy environment; values quality and enjoys delivering.
• Have proven experience in leading and delivering MEP design using major rail standards, which includes HS2, Transport for London, Network Rail, Cross Rail and other rail standards.
• Have strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with clients.
• Have strong client‑facing skills and be able to represent Arup externally; able to direct and deliver bids to secure new work.
• Have experience in directing teams of engineers throughout all stages of design and construction.
• Have represented the design and/or discipline team in discussions with the client and contractor.

Guided by our values, Arup provides an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. In addition to competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, you and your family.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross‑cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. We will do everything we can to support you.