Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer ( Building Services)

ARUP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in London is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their growing team. The role involves producing electrical and MEP designs, ensuring project leadership, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates should have a degree in electrical engineering, relevant professional registration, and a strong commitment to sustainable design practices. Offering a competitive compensation package, this position allows for impactful contributions to significant infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection cover

Flexible benefits for well-being

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in electrical engineering or a related subject.
• Professionally registered with a relevant engineering institution.
• Knowledge of relevant British Standards.

Responsibilities

• Production of electrical and MEP designs on projects.
• Preparation and coordination of electrical reports and specifications.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.

Skills

Collaborative work in multi-professional teams

Knowledge of 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

About Arup

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Over 75 years we combine innovative digital solutions and processes with our domain expertise to make a positive difference to the world.

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. We are looking 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.

Current and Recent Project Portfolio

• 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

About the Role

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

• Production of the electrical and MEP designs on your projects, accountable to project leaders and the electrical discipline within the business
• Preparation and coordination of electrical reports and specifications
• Coordination of design, including development of design programme
• Organisation and leadership of technical resources to deliver project objectives
• Comprehensive technical review of submittals from contractors
• 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, calculation plans, technical studies, BIM models, drawings, reports and specifications

Who You Are

• Hold a degree level qualification in electrical engineering or a related subject and be professionally registered with a relevant engineering institution such as IEI, CIBSE etc
• Be 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 who is committed to your own professional development and looking for stimulating work to develop your engineering skills
• Have knowledge and interest in sustainable building design in terms of both energy and carbon, and satisfying associated regulatory and voluntary codes
• Possess detailed knowledge of relevant British Standards (including BS 7671, BS 7430, BS 5839, BS 9999)
• Have 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

As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition you will 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 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.

Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

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.