Senior Electrical Engineer – Rail Systems (Hybrid)

Arup; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup is looking for a Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Building Engineering team in the UK, delivering a wide range of rail projects and developing electrical capability across local, national, and international programmes.

The role involves technical design, project delivery and close collaboration with colleagues in the UK and globally, with opportunities to shape digital approaches where needed. A hybrid working model is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Is Chartered Engineer status (or working towards Chartership via IET or CIBSE) with experience in electrical engineering design
• Has a background in rail electrical design, including familiarity with rail‑specific design stages and major UK rail client standards
• Has experience with assurance, systems engineering or verification processes used in UK rail projects
• A track record of producing compliant, technically robust electrical designs within the built environment

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical engineering design for rail projects within the built environment
• Contribute to technical design, project delivery and development of electrical capability across local, national and international rail programmes
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal partners, and help manage progress, risks and milestones

Job description

Arup is looking for a Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Building Engineering team in the UK, delivering a wide range of rail projects and developing electrical capability across local, national, and international programmes.

The role involves technical design, project delivery and close collaboration with colleagues in the UK and globally, with opportunities to shape digital approaches where needed. A hybrid working model is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package.