Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

ARUP; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup in Bristol is seeking an Engineer for Facilities Management to blend mechanical/electrical services expertise with advisory capabilities. The role involves providing specialist aftercare of buildings, including strategic/financial planning, technical services and operational support, and delivering high-performance sustainable solutions.

You will contribute to multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, work within a technical project team, and develop sustainable solutions while

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering within building services or property management.
• Strong technical, communication and organisational abilities.
• Sustainable, low carbon solutions knowledge and impact on electrical systems.
• Auditing and report-writing experience is beneficial.
• Pursuit of professional membership towards Chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice on aftercare of buildings, including strategic/financial planning, technical services and operational support.
• Develop and deliver sustainable technical solutions for client projects.
• Contribute to multiple projects in a fast-paced environment within a technical team.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, scopes of work and specifications.

Skills

Engineering experience

Technical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Sustainable/flexible energy

Auditing/report writing

Professional membership prep

Digital transformation

Degree or HND/C

Driving licence

Education

Degree or HND/C

Job description

Joining Arup

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The Opportunity – Engineer Facilities Management

The Facilities Management team is made up of Mechanical and Electrical Services Engineers, who have a strong understanding of both the technical and consultancy aspects of the job working in a variety of sectors. We are looking for someone who has this blended technical knowledge, to undertake the process of providing specialist advice on all aspects of the aftercare of buildings including Strategic and Financial Planning, Technical Services and Operational Support. From that, you will deliver technical excellence and high-performance sustainable solutions. This role is specifically for someone who has a foundation knowledge of electrical engineering preferably in buildings and is looking to strengthen this by moving into solving and delivering operational solutions for our clients. The role is based in our Bristol office but travel to client’s premises throughout the UK and occasionally oversees will be required.

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.

Is this role right for you?

Take part in process of providing specialist advice on all aspects of the aftercare of buildings including Strategic and Financial Planning, Technical Services and Operational Support. Understand the client’s key objectives and develop solutions to meet these. Work in a team that is managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, while being able to deliver high-quality results. Form part of the technical project team. Develop, and implement sustainable solutions on projects. Input and deliver deliverables such as technical solutions, reports, drawings, scopes of work and specifications.

Requirements

• Experience in engineering within the building services or property management environment working in a maintenance provider, managing agent or consulting role.
• You will have excellent technical, communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of sustainable, low carbon solutions and how these can impact on electrical capacity and installations.
• Previous auditing and report writing experience is beneficial. Examples may be requested during the recruitment process.
• Be working towards membership with an industry institution such as IIE, IET and the IEEE with the ultimate aim of gaining Chartered Status.
• Possess ambition in the field of digital and digital transformation.
• Be Degree or HND/C qualified.
• Hold a full UK Driving Licence.

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.

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Our Application Process

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