Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer in London

Location: Glasgow

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. 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.

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 work well with others;
• maintain a commercial awareness of projects throughout their lifecycle;
• 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 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 a chartered Engineer and holds a Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical engineering or other 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 / ProDesign), Dialux and/or other electrical design software and be familiar with BIM environments such as Revit and/or MicroStation.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

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, 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.