Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer

Joining Arup Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Arup’s electrical engineers bring specialist expertise to solutions for buildings, transport infrastructure and energy, water and waste utilities. Our comprehensive services include energy audits, demand assessment, supply and system resilience, utilities consultancy and sustainable electrical engineering design.

Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it! The Opportunity We are looking for a motivated, experienced Principal Electrical Engineer who has demonstrated their technical excellence in the field of building services and is looking for the opportunity to join a dynamic team with real potential for progression.  

Senior / Principal Electrical Engineers in Arup play a vital and often cross-disciplinary role in delivering sustainable, reliable, efficient systems across various building types. This opportunity will give the right candidate ownership of their project work, and the responsibility and freedom to delegate tasks and manage their work.  The team is currently involved in the delivery of a number of local, national and international projects that include major infrastructure, property, renewables, healthcare, commercial, science and industrial projects The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their ability to;

successfully lead teams to deliver packages of work; communicate clearly and works well with others; maintain a commercial awareness of projects throughout their lifecycle; and deliver high quality work in their capacity as a technical electrical engineering professional. They will also be driven to progress in their career and invested in the ongoing development of their junior colleagues & team members.

Working at Arup presents every opportunity for growth and progression, whether that be in technical expertise or into project management.  We will work with the right candidate to understand and help develop their career path into the type of engineer or leader they wish to become. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive.

Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. Is this role right for you?

We’re looking for a candidate who:

Is a chartered Engineer and holds a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or another relevant subject. Possesses a strong track record in electrical & MEP building services engineering design on UK projects Is proficient in the use of Trimble (Amtech / Pro Design), Dialux and/or other electrical design software and be familiar with BIM environments syc as Revit and/or Micro Station.

Has experience in designing from first principles as well as the design of HV, LV, Lighting and lighting controls, Fire Alarms, Security/Access control, electrical design for renewable energy systems and earthing across a range of project types. We are always interested and will look to discuss any additional specific experience the candidate may be able to offer. Has a robust working knowledge of relevant British Standards and industry best practice, so that project designs are realistic and practicable when it comes to installation and use.

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