Senior Building Services Engineer ( Electrical)

Arup; Moor Side; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in England seeks a Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer to lead interdisciplinary projects. The role requires a Chartered Engineer with a strong electrical design background, expertise in project management, and passion for sustainable design. Responsibilities include overseeing project delivery and ensuring financial performance while mentoring junior staff. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical building services design.
• Experience managing and delivering design projects within a consultancy environment.
• Familiar with BIM environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP team on projects locally and internationally.
• Ensure financial performance of projects including client liaising.
• Oversee total project delivery managing multiple projects.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Project management

Leadership

Digital transformation

Education

Chartered Engineer status or aspirations

Tools

Revit

Amtech

Dialux

Relux

Job description

As a Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer, you will be a key part of the Building Services Engineering Team, working on multidisciplinary projects whilst being supported by Graduate Electrical Services Engineers and Technicians. You will be part of a team of over 25 Engineers and Technicians in the Leeds office and a wider 400+ Engineers and Technicians within the North region. The role will see you:

• Play an active role in all stages of our projects from feasibility through to completion across a range of sectors, including commercial, residential, education, rail, hospitality, energy, sport, health and mixed‑use developments.
• Apply your engineering expertise to shape our projects, moving them towards net zero carbon.
• Work in an interdisciplinary environment and aim to design buildings that maximise value for our clients whilst minimising their environmental impact.
• Provide leadership to the MEP team on a portfolio of projects locally, nationally and internationally, having the responsibility of ensuring correct technical approaches are applied to the project and are carried out appropriately to complete the tasks at hand.
• Utilise your project management skills and take responsibility for the financial performance of the projects including liaising directly with clients on fees and commercial matters.
• Effectively oversee total project delivery by enabling effective team management and delegation to ensure the efficient and satisfactory delivery of multiple and complex projects, reporting to the Project Director.
• Play a part in the ongoing digital transformation of our business, seeking new ways to increase our efficiency through automation and to offer new services to our clients through our integrated digital approach to design.

Qualifications

• Is a Chartered Engineer (or has aspirations to become Chartered via IET or CIBSE) with a strong background in electrical building services design. Proficient in designing electrical systems such as lighting, power, distribution, fire alarms, security and data/communications systems.
• Has proven experience managing and delivering design projects within a consultancy environment; values quality and enjoys delivering.
• Is familiar with working within a BIM environment using Revit and electrical design tools (e.g., Amtech, Dialux, Relux).
• Has strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with clients. Committed to professional development, including mentoring junior engineers and technicians, and passionate about sustainable building design and innovation.
• Can demonstrate strong commercial awareness and a solid track record of delivering high‑quality, technically excellent electrical designs & innovative solutions in the built environment.

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, gender identity, marital status, disability, neurotype, mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background or family situation.