Senior Electrical Engineer

Arup; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for a 12-month contract in Cardiff. The role involves leading projects, developing decarbonisation strategies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and proven experience in electrical systems design. This position offers a chance to contribute to sustainable solutions and work within a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in design and delivery of electrical systems.
• Strong track record in developing decarbonisation strategies.
• Experience with sustainability, carbon modelling, and digital design tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from feasibility to completion.
• Develop decarbonisation strategies for assets.
• Use analytical tools to optimise performance.

Skills

Project management

Decarbonisation strategies

Analytical tools

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally.
At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning.
Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join.

Job description - the role

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.
We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.
On Behalf of Arup, we are looking for a number of Senior Electrical Engineers for a 12 months contract based in Cardiff.

Candidate Profile: Key accountabilities, skills & experience

Purpose of the role:

We are seeking both Senior and Principal Electrical Engineers to join our Building Services Engineering team. You will play a key role in delivering innovative, sustainable, and technically excellent solutions across a wide range of multidisciplinary projects.

Working alongside building physicists, sustainability consultants, carbon and energy specialists, and BIM modellers, you will help shape the future of the built environment-supporting our clients in achieving their net zero carbon goals.

What you'll do:

In both roles, you will:

• Lead and contribute to projects from feasibility through to completion across a variety of sectors.
• Develop and implement decarbonisation strategies for new and existing assets, including life-cycle carbon and cost optioneering assessments.
• Use and enhance analytical tools and economic models to optimise energy, carbon, and financial performance
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to deliver integrated, sustainable design solutions.
• Contribute to our digital transformation by exploring automation and data-driven design approaches.

As a Senior Engineer, you will:

• Take ownership of project elements and support delivery across multiple workstreams
• Provide technical input and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support junior engineers and contribute to design quality and consistency.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.

As a Principal Engineer, you will:

• 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.
• Lead client engagement, fee proposals, and commercial discussions
• Oversee project delivery, resource planning, and team development
• Mentor and guide engineers, ensuring high standards of design and innovation.

The skills you'll need:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or Architectural Engineering plus Chartered Engineer status via a recognised institution such as IET or CIBSE.
• Proven experience in the design and delivery of electrical systems within complex building projects.
• A strong track record in developing and implementing decarbonisation strategies, including life-cycle carbon and cost assessments
• Familiarity with sector-specific regulations, energy performance standards, and low-carbon technologies.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams, ideally with exposure to sustainability, carbon modelling, and digital design tools.
• For Principal-level role: Demonstrated leadership in project delivery, client engagement, team development, and commercial management.

About the client

About the client
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.
If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists.
AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements.
AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.