Principal Building Services Electrical Engineer in Bristol

Location - Bristol

Joining Arup

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for 80 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.

The Opportunity

As a Principal 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.

Your engineering insight will help shape projects that move us closer to a net zero carbon future. You'll work closely with both internal and external teams, using clear and effective communication to ensure successful project outcomes. You'll be encouraged to take a holistic view of design challenges—considering the broader context and long-term impact of your decisions to benefit the overall project.

Working in an interdisciplinary environment, you'll help design buildings that maximise value for clients while minimising environmental impact. Your leadership will guide MEP teams across local, national, and international projects, ensuring technical quality and consistency throughout.

Project management will be a core part of your role. You'll be responsible for the financial performance of your projects, including fee negotiations and commercial discussions with clients. You'll also oversee project delivery, managing teams and delegating effectively to ensure timely and high-quality outcomes, reporting to the Project Director.

You'll help nurture a team of engineers, maintaining oversight of design quality, resource planning, and mentoring less experienced colleagues to help them grow.

Finally, you'll contribute to Arup's digital transformation—exploring new ways to improve efficiency through automation and enhancing our service offering through integrated digital design approaches.

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 degree qualified in Electrical, Building Services or Architectural Engineering.

Has extensive experience of winning and delivering a range of projects.

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.

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.

Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. 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.

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. 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.

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