Principal Energy Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Energy Engineer in London. In this dynamic role, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, design energy and distribution systems, and integrate energy solutions into building developments. You'll work on various projects from energy strategy to site completion, ensuring efficiency and compliance with energy standards. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment that values diversity and innovation. Join a forward-thinking company committed to shaping a sustainable future through engineering excellence and teamwork.

Benefits

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Learning Opportunities

Diverse and Inclusive Workforce

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical, Chemical, or Energy Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer or close to achieving chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in Energy Engineering projects.
• Design and deliver on-site electricity and distribution systems.

Skills

Energy Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Commercial Awareness

Building Energy Performance

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Degree in Energy Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Energy Modelling Software

Job description

Job Title:

Principal Energy Engineer

Location:

London

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.

The Opportunity

Based in London, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a ‘Principal / Senior Energy Engineer’. The role involves leading and assisting with the design of energy and distribution systems through all stages of a project from energy strategy and feasibility through to site completion. You would work with medium to large scale energy systems, such as heat pumps, steam or hot water boilers, heat distribution networks, controls, plant rooms, thermal storage & fuel storage etc. and integrate energy into building developments.

You will make an impact in this role by:

1. Leading multidisciplinary teams in Energy Engineering projects. Responsible for leading the interface with the client, project team and other stakeholders;
2. Producing high quality proposals to assist in winning work for the team;
3. Assisting with design and delivery of on-site electricity and distribution systems, including selection of heat pump technologies and plant sizing etc;
4. Commercially evaluating different energy systems;
5. Leading and assisting with the production of drawings and specifications;
6. Surveying and evaluating existing buildings and energy systems;

Is this role right for you?

We’re looking for a Degree qualified (Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or Energy Engineering) Chartered (or very close to achieving chartered status) Engineer with experience in:

1. Leading and assisting with the design of energy and distribution systems through all stages of a project from energy strategy and feasibility through to site completion.
2. Working in multi-disciplinary teams.

Who also:

1. Has a commercial awareness and an interest in economics as well as engineering.
2. Has a proven understanding of: building integrated and utility scale renewables; building energy performance and efficiency standards; regulatory drivers of energy and carbon efficiency.
3. Is familiar with and capable to undertake design of energy centres, distribution systems including hot water, steam and chilled water.

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.

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 their background, or expression, marital status, neurotype or mental health, faith or belief, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Marek Mazurowski ([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.

Closing date: 29th April 2025