Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

Arup; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Engineer in Cardiff to lead building services design. The role requires an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering and Chartered Engineer status. Responsibilities include technical coordination, mentoring team members, and participating in project bids. Candidates should have a strong track record of delivering diverse projects and expertise in sustainable design. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Benefits

Profit share

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong track record in winning and delivering diverse projects.
• Proven capability in providing technical leadership to design teams.
• Expertise in sustainable building design.

Responsibilities

• Lead spatial and technical coordination of building services.
• Produce engineering designs and specifications.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
• Participate in bids for new opportunities.

Skills

Design skills

Communication skills

Technical skills

Sustainability skills

Education

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

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!

Opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Principal Engineer with excellent design, communication, technical, and sustainability skills who enjoys working collaboratively in multi-professional design teams, undertaking a client-facing role and taking responsibility for projects from inception to completion to achieve outstanding results. You will demonstrate solid experience in the field of Electrical Engineering Systems for building services across a range of project scales and building types, and a track record of multi-disciplinary design by bringing the best of Arup together. You will join our creative and friendly Building Engineering team based in Cardiff, where challenging orthodoxy will be instinctive to you. You will possess ambition on the Digital front and seek to lead its evolution in the built environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the spatial and technical co‑ordination of the building services and their integration into the building design.
• Produce engineering designs, calculations and specifications, using appropriate technical software.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of others and coordinating work with engineers of other disciplines including in‑house specialists.
• Work across multiple projects with different design teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior members of the team.
• Provide leadership on multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Participate in and lead bids for new opportunities, including developing fee proposals and attending interviews.
• Be responsible for resourcing and commercial performance of projects.

Qualifications

• Hold an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably at Master’s level, and have attained Chartered Engineer status through a recognised professional institution such as IET or CIBSE.
• Demonstrate a strong track record in winning and delivering diverse projects, with the ability to balance engineering priorities across varying scopes and complexities.
• Provide technical leadership to multi‑disciplinary design teams, including coordination with external sub‑consultants, while applying deep knowledge of sector‑specific legislation, regulatory frameworks, and emerging trends.
• Exhibit proven people management capabilities, with experience supporting and guiding team members across all levels to achieve project and professional goals.
• Bring expertise in sustainable building design, ensuring compliance with both regulatory and voluntary standards related to energy strategy and environmental performance.

Compensation & Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.