Job Description

Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer ( Building Services)


Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
1 additional location
Building Services - Electrical
UKIMEA Region


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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.


Around the globe, 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.


Whether in commercial property, retail, sport, mission-critical facilities, the arts or any market, we meet the creative and commercial demands of designers and developers. We are trusted to bring inventive solutions to complex technical challenges for clients in the Midlands including: NHS, University of Warwick, University of Nottingham, Defra (Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs) Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and Rolls-Royce PLC.


Whatever the role or specialism, our people are passionate about what they do, they believe in our values and are happy to come to work every day. And this is why people choose to work here and stay.

The Opportunity

As a Senior / Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer within our building engineering group you will undertake a key role in delivering our clients' requirements. You will work with the Arup project leadership to oversee the technical engineering and project delivery. Your Electrical Engineering background will come in to its own when helping to guide the technical direction of our projects, and when helping members of the Electrical team achieve their full potential.


You will have the opportunity to use the latest digital tools developed by Microsoft and Autodesk to support the delivery of your projects. When you find that current tools don't deliver what you need, you can help Arup to create new digital tools that improve our design process or deliver our services to clients in ways not seen before. You can work with our software developers to integrate these through our smart buildings design.


Day-to-day, we work in project groups, supported by geographical discipline teams. Our global business and skills networks provide us with the ability to develop as individuals based on projects and research conducted around the world.


As the technical leader and member of the project team you should have excellent communication skills, allowing you to maintain relationships with your client, your team and the wider Arup. You will communicate progress, potential issues and risks to inform and propose mitigation to your client, the Project Manager and internally. You will support the Project Manager to control budgets for projects, key milestones and targets including time, cost, quality and safety to ensure that objectives are achieved in line with programme plans.


The knowledge, skills and experience we value are varied as we continue to develop diverse teams. You will help to foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to supporting others across the team in delivering a high-quality service. In delivery, you should understand your clients' requirements and the impacts of the success factors of the project, developing a schedule and delivery plan to ensure success.


Key responsibilities you will hold when undertaking this role:

Leading Arup multi-disciplinary design teams from project inception through to completion Communicating our designs with our clients and collaborators Working with the Internal team to deliver holistic design solutions Utilising BIM for reviewing design coordination Managing the design programme Chairing internal and external design team meetings Keeping up to date with current legislation and regulations Working with the Project Director to ensure commercial success


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 are seeking candidates who:

Are Chartered Engineers (or close to Chartership via IET or CIBSE) with a strong background in electrical building services design. Have proven experience managing and delivering multi-disciplinary design projects within a consultancy environment; values quality and enjoys delivering Are proficient in BIM and digital design tools; experience with Revit MEP is highly desirable. Have strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with clients. Can demonstrate strong commercial awareness and a solid track record of delivering high-quality, technically excellent electrical designs & innovative solutions in the built environment.


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 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@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/


Stay safe online - 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:

3rd September 2025 - We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.


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