Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

ARUP; Belfast; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Job summary

Arup is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer (intermediate) to join its growing Building Services team in the UK. You will design sustainable electrical systems, deliver calculations, and work with multidisciplinary teams to enhance performance and safety across healthcare, industrial, data centres, and commercial sectors.

You will contribute to the detailed design, comply with BS 7671, and drive energy-efficient, innovative solutions while supporting a digital-first approach to engineering

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Demonstrable background in electrical building services design including HV/LV, lighting and controls.
• Proficiency in BIM environments, especially Revit, with design software like ProDesign/Dialux/SKM/ETAP/Amtech.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver sustainable electrical systems for diverse projects.
• Produce detailed electrical designs, calculations and ensure BS 7671 compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support digital transformation of design processes.
• Be involved from feasibility through to construction documentation and project handover.

Skills

Electrical design

Building services

HV/LV design

Revit BIM

Stakeholder comms

Education

Electrical/Building Services degree

Tools

ProDesign

Dialux

SKM

ETAP

Amtech (Trimble)

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Electrical engineers in Arup play a vital role in ensuring sustainability, efficiency and safety of electrical systems across various building type.

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, education, sport, mission‑critical facilities, the arts or any market, we meet the creative and commercial demands of designers and developers.

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.

Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it!

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an Electrical Design Engineer at intermediate level to join our growing building services team. This is an opportunity to design and deliver sustainable, efficient, and innovative electrical systems that enhance the performance and safety of diverse environments. You’ll be involved in every stage of the project lifecycle from feasibility studies and detailed design to completion working closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop high‑quality engineering solutions that make a tangible difference across a diverse range of sectors including healthcare, industrial, data centres, and commercial.

You’ll support the production of detailed designs, perform calculations, and ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., BS 7671). You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to practical, energy‑efficient solutions. 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.

We welcome applicants from related backgrounds, including those with experience in power systems or fire systems engineering. Your skills are highly transferable, and we offer support to help you transition into building services.

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’re looking for people who:

• Have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or equivalent & working towards chartership or is keen to work for a company who will support you through the chartership journey. (IET / CIBSE)
• Have a demonstrable background in the field of electrical building services design from first principles, including the design of HV, LV systems, lighting and lighting controls, fire Alarm systems, security & access control, renewable energy electrical design, and earthing across a diverse range of project types. (We would also consider candidates looking to move into building services from power or fire systems engineering)
• Is proficient in BIM environments, particularly using Revit, and have experience with design software packages such asProDesign/Dialux/ SKM/ETAP/Amtech (Trimble).
• Has the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

This role does not meet the criteria for visa sponsorship under the UK immigration system. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

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.

Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Accident insurance
• Income protection cover
• In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefitsto 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 atwww.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Aslam Hussain ([e-mail]) 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 https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

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*** Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Any offer made will be subject to satisfactory proof of immigration status.***