Building Services Electrical Engineer Summer Internship 2027

Bright Network; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is seeking Electrical or Building Services Engineering Summer Students to join our Buildings teams across the UK. This 6-week internship gives you hands-on experience supporting design delivery on strategic projects and learning how we operate within a multidisciplinary team.

You will gain exposure to design processes, software tools, and collaboration with Architects, Engineers, Surveyors and Project Managers, while developing a strong foundation in building design and sustainable

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong motivation and passion for a career in building design.
• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
• Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Support team members to deliver an effective and professional service on strategically won projects.
• Assist in preparing designs in coordination with the team using relevant software.
• Work as part of project teams alongside Architects, Building Services and Structural Engineers, Surveyors and Project Managers.

Skills

Motivation for building design

Critical thinking

Growth mindset

Adaptability

Education

MEng or BEng in Electrical/Architectural/Building Services Engineering

Job description

See it differently

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

Our Electrical Building Services Engineers apply their specialist skills to buildings projects across the globe. We offer our clients a broad spectrum of expertise and consulting services in, but not limited to, the following types of developments: commercial and residential developments, tall buildings, Universities, colleges and schools, hospitals and healthcare buildings, laboratories and research facilities, transport projects, including airports and rail stations, sports facilities and stadia, theatres and performance venues, museums and art galleries, large-scale industrial and manufacturing facilities and data centres.

The opportunity

We are currently recruiting for Electrical or Building Services Engineering Summer Students to join our well-established Buildings teams across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for students that are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the Building Design sector to join a multi-disciplinary team this summer.

During this 6-week internship you will provide support to team members to deliver an effective and professional service to our clients on strategically won projects. You will assist in preparing designs in co-ordination with the team and gain a thorough understanding of the role of a design engineer by using relevant software and seeing first-hand how we operate. Furthermore, you will work as part of project teams to deliver effective and professional services to our clients. Due to the multi-disciplinary nature of our design teams, you will have the opportunity to work alongside Architects, Building Services and Structural Engineers, Surveyors and Project Managers.

Is this role right for you?

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

• Studying towards an MEng or BEng in Electrical, Architectural or Building Services Engineering, or equivalent.
• On track to achieve a 2.1 or above (or equivalent), as proven through the modules that you have completed to date.
• Demonstrate strong motivation and passion for a career in building design.

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes:

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
• Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
• Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

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.

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.

Next steps

The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage. Our friendly Early Careers team is available throughout the process to answer questions and help you feel confident every step of the way.