Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer

Arup; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection cover

Flexible benefits and Profit Share

Job summary

Arup in Glasgow is seeking a motivated Principal Electrical Engineer with Chartered status to lead building services projects across sectors. You will own packages of work, steer teams, and ensure technical excellence from concept through delivery.

The role offers progression opportunities, exposure to local and international projects, and a supportive environment that values collaboration, mentoring junior engineers and sharing knowledge.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with degree in electrical engineering.
• Strong track record in electrical & MEP building services engineering design on UK projects.
• Proficient in Trimble Amtech/ProDesign, Dialux and/or other electrical design software; familiar with BIM environments such as Revit and/or MicroStation.
• Robust knowledge of relevant British Standards and industry best practice to ensure practical designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to deliver packages of work.
• Communicate clearly and work well with others; maintain commercial awareness throughout project lifecycle.
• Progress junior colleagues and contribute to their development.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Trimble Amtech/ProDesign

Dialux

Revit

MicroStation

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.

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.

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 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 works well with others; maintain a commercial awareness of projects throughout their lifecycle; and 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 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 bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or another 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 syc 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. We are always interested and will look to discuss any additional specific experience the candidate may be able to offer.
• 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.

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.

• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Accident insurance
• Income protection cover
• 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.
• Profit Share

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.

Our Application Process

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