Electrical Building Services Engineer – Intermediate Level

ARUP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a talented Electrical Building Services Engineer. In this role, you will design innovative, sustainable buildings across sectors, contributing to projects from feasibility to completion. You’ll work in a multidisciplinary environment, enhancing efficiency through digital transformation. Qualifications include a degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering and proficiency in electrical system design. This position offers opportunities to work with esteemed clients while supporting environmental sustainability efforts.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection cover

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Has a Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering or similar.
• Is actively pursuing Chartered status through CIBSE, IET, or other relevant institutions.
• Has proficiency in designing electrical systems such as lighting, power distribution, fire alarms, and data/communications systems.
• Is familiar with working within a BIM environment using Revit and electrical design tools.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative, sustainable buildings across various sectors.
• Contribute to the ongoing digital transformation of the business.
• Work at every stage of project lifecycle from feasibility to completion.

Skills

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Proficiency in designing electrical systems

Familiarity with BIM environment and Revit

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Revit

Amtech

Dialux

Relux

Job description

Job Title - Electrical Building Services Engineer – Mid-Level

Location: Birmingham / Nottingham

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

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a talented and driven Electrical Building Services Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll collaborate within a multidisciplinary environment to design innovative, sustainable buildings that deliver exceptional value to our clients while reducing environmental impact. You’ll be involved at every stage of the project lifecycle—from initial feasibility through to final completion—across a wide range of sectors including healthcare, industrial, data centres, and education.

As part of our forward‑thinking team, you’ll contribute to our digital transformation journey, embracing automation and integrated digital design tools to enhance efficiency and expand the services we offer.

As an Electrical Building Services Engineer, you will work within an interdisciplinary environment, striving to design buildings that deliver maximum value to our clients while minimising environmental impact. You will play an active role throughout all stages of our projects—from feasibility through to completion—across a diverse range of sectors including healthcare, industrial, data centres, and education. Additionally, you will contribute to the ongoing digital transformation of our business, exploring innovative ways to enhance efficiency through automation and expanding our service offerings through an integrated, digital‑first approach to design.

Is this role right for you?

• Has a Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering or similar.
• Is actively pursuing Chartered status through CIBSE, IET, or other relevant institutions.
• Has proficiency in designing electrical systems such as lighting, power distribution, fire alarms, and data/communications systems.
• Is familiar with working within a BIM environment using Revit and electrical design tools (e.g., Amtech, Dialux, Relux).
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Louise Raisbeck ([e-mail]). 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 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 recruitment process page at 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: 7th January 2026 – we may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.

All applications will be considered, and we will make every effort to respond within 72 hours of receipt. Please note that response times may be subject to delays during the festive period.