Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer ( Building Services)

Arup; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in London is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to support their growing team. The role involves designing electrical and MEP systems, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring project success from inception to completion. Candidates should hold a degree in electrical engineering, be collaborative, and possess knowledge in sustainable design practices. This position offers the opportunity to shape significant projects in various sectors, contributing to net-zero initiatives while working in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Profit sharing

Flexible benefits packages

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree level qualification in electrical engineering.
• Professionally registered with a relevant engineering institution.
• Enthusiastic about collaborative work and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Production of electrical and MEP designs from inception to completion.
• Prepare and co-ordinate electrical reports and specifications.
• Design and produce high quality electrical designs including sketches and reports.

Skills

Collaboration in multi-professional design teams

Knowledge in sustainable building design

Technical aptitude in electrical service design software

Education

Degree in electrical engineering or related subject

Tools

Amtech

ETAP

Dialux

Revit

Microstation

Job description

Job Title - Principal Electrical Engineer ( Building Services)

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.

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Independent in ownership and spirit, we combine innovative digital solutions and processes with our domain expertise across the built environment to make a positive difference to the world.

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!

The Opportunity

Based in London, our Property, Science and Industry group is undergoing significant growth as it continues to win major work in the commercial, residential, retail and science sectors.This is an opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic Incorporated / Chartered Principal Electrical Engineer to join our London team.

Our team is looking to strengthen its project level leadership through the recruitment of an electrical engineering lead who can provide a combination of technical, project and business area leadership. They will hold specific multi-disciplinary technical leadership and management responsibilities within the Property business.

Our projects need to be part of the transition to net-zero carbon and increasingly we see electrical engineering sitting at the heart of how that transition can be achieved. We are looking for people who can understand the magnitude of the challenge and rise to it, bringing with them a sense of inquisitiveness and an enthusiasm to challenge the status quo.

Our current and recent project portfolio includes :

• Residential and social infrastructure projects : Ebury Bridge Estate and East Village;
• Rail building projects : Euston Station, Bond Street Elizabeth Line Station and HS2;
• Airport projects : Heathrow and Athens International Airport;
• Commercial developments : 8 Bishopsgate, 90 Long Acre, 1 Embankment Place;
• Culture and mixed use projects : UCL East Marshgate, The Royal Opera House and Selfridges Department Stores
• Decarbonisation projects & net zero strategies : various clients and portfolios
• Technical electrical infrastructure studies : locations of national strategic significance

Is this role right for you?

You will be a key part of a multidisciplinary, collaborative team of Engineers and Technicians, working flexibly from our London office. Our projects are global and will allow you to work with and succeed in an international, multi-cultural business environment with a strong focus on sustainability in all we do.

As a Principal Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for the production of the electrical and MEP designs on your projects and as such will be accountable both to project leaders and the electrical discipline within the business, taking responsibility for projects from inception to completion to achieve outstanding results.

Day to day you will prepare and co-ordinate electrical reports and specifications and undertake comprehensive technical review of submittals from contractors. You will design, develop and produce high quality electrical designs for your projects involving sketches, calculation plans, technical studies, drawings, reports and models. Alongside your project work, you will also provide technical guidance and mentoring to our junior engineers on the team.

The role is external facing and you will be responsible for setting up and delivering project outcomes, including financial performance and client satisfaction. We expect that you will be a capable leader of engineering project teams, achieving through delegation as well as directly.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the production of the electrical and MEP designs on your projects and as such will be accountable both to project leaders and the electrical discipline within the business.

• Prepare and co-ordinate electrical reports and specifications
• Coordination of design including developing design programme
• Organisation and leadership of technical resources to deliver project objectives
• Undertake comprehensive technical review of submittals from contractors
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced members of the team
• Design, development and production of high quality and considered electrical design for your projects, involving :
• Sketches, both electronic and hand drawn
• Calculation plans, technical studies and BIM models
• Drawings, reports and specifications

We are looking for someone who :

• Holds a degree level qualification in electrical engineering or a related subject and is professionally registered with a relevant engineering institution such as IEI, CIBSE etc
• Is an enthusiastic Principal Engineer who enjoys working collaboratively in multi-professional design teams and taking responsibility for projects from inception to completion to achieve outstanding results and who is committed to your own professional development and looking for stimulating work to develop your engineering skills.
• Has knowledge and interest in sustainable building design in terms of both energy and carbon, and satisfying associated regulatory and voluntary codes
• Possesses detailed knowledge of relevant British Standards (including BS7671, BS7430, BS5839, BS9999)
• Has excellent technical aptitude and experience in a range of electrical service design software. Familiarity with MS Office is a given, familiarity with other design software such as Amtech, ETAP, Dialux, and Revit or Microstation would be an advantage

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.

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.

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 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.

Our Application Process

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Closing Date : 30th December 2025 - We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.

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