Job Description

Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer ( Data Centres)


Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom
1 additional location
Building Services - Electrical
UKIMEA Region


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Job Title - Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer ( Data Centres)

Location - Bristol / Cardiff

Joining Arup

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.




Data Centres are increasingly becoming a core component of our vital infrastructure. Their operators must therefore ensure the longevity of their sites, optimise them for mission-critical tasks and equip them with the latest hardware. At the same time, it is important to ensure cost efficiency and sustainability. From solutions to make better use of existing infrastructure to designing new 'energy efficient' structures, we have successfully helped our clients achieve these goals.




Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, advisors and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigor to shape a better world. Our vision is to transition to a zero-carbon economy, ensuring that Data Centres make a positive contribution to the world. We are looking for a skilled Principal Electrical Engineer who is excited by the opportunity to lead designs and projects in the Data Centre space.




Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it!

The Opportunity

As a Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer, you will be a key part of the Building Services Engineering team, working on multidisciplinary projects providing guidance to other engineers and working alongside building physicists, sustainability consultants, energy and carbon consultants and BIM modellers. This team forms part of the wider region which includes civil, structural, fire, acoustics, specialist lighting, and other engineering disciplines.

In this role you will:

Play an active role in all stages of our projects from feasibility through to completion across a range of sectors, specifically in the Data Centre sector. Apply your engineering expertise to shape our projects, moving them towards net zero carbon. Work in an interdisciplinary environment and aim to design buildings that maximise value for our clients whilst minimising their environmental impact. Provide leadership to the MEP team on a portfolio of projects locally, nationally and internationally, having the responsibility of ensuring correct technical approaches are applied to the project and are carried out appropriately to complete the tasks at hand. Be expected to have project management skills and will have remit for the financial performance of the projects including liaising directly with clients on fees and commercial matters. Effectively oversee total project delivery by enabling effective team management and delegation to ensure the efficient and satisfactory delivery of multiple and complex projects, reporting to the Project Director. Play a part in the ongoing digital transformation of our business, seeking new ways to increase our efficiency through automation and to offer new services to our clients through our integrated digital approach to design.



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 to 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 degree qualified in Electrical, Building Services or Architectural Engineering & h

olds Chartered Engineer status via an appropriate professional institution such as IET or CIBSE.
Has demonstrable background in the field of electrical building services design with experience in leading and delivering

Data Centre

projects. Has extensive experience of winning and delivering a range of projects & has the ability to provide technical leadership of multi-disciplinary design teams including external sub-consultants. Has strong awareness of appropriate sector-specific legislation, regulatory requirements and design guidance and future trends. Has knowledge and interest in sustainable building design in terms of both energy and carbon and satisfying associated regulatory requirements.


Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Louise Raisbeck (Louise.Raisbeck@arup.com). Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.




Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as 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 are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.




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, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

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.




Discover more about life at Arup at http://www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.




We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Louise.Raisbeck (Louise.Raisbeck@arup.com) to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit our https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

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- Arup will never ask for payment or your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Recruitment Agencies

- We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

Closing Date

- 12th September 2025