Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services)
Apply for the Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services) role at Arup.
Location: Cardiff
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better 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.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Principal Engineer with excellent design, communication, technical, and sustainability skills who enjoys working collaboratively in multi‑professional design teams, undertaking a client‑facing role and taking responsibility for projects from inception to completion to achieve outstanding results.
You will demonstrate solid experience in the field of Electrical Engineering Systems for building services across a range of project scales and building types, and a track record of multi‑disciplinary design by bringing the best of Arup together.
You will join our creative and friendly Building Engineering team based in Cardiff, seeking to set new standards in the built environment.
In This Role You Will
* Lead the spatial and technical coordination of building services and their integration into the building design
* Produce engineering designs, calculations and specifications, using appropriate technical software
* Supervise and coordinate the work of others and coordinate work with engineers of other disciplines, including in‑house specialists
* Work across multiple projects with different design teams
* Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior members of the team
* Provide leadership on multi‑disciplinary projects
* Participate in and lead bids for new opportunities, including developing fee proposals and attending interviews
* Be responsible for resourcing and commercial performance of projects
We Are Looking For People Who
* Hold an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably at Master’s level, and have attained Chartered Engineer status through a recognised professional institution such as IET or CIBSE.
* Demonstrate a strong track record in winning and delivering diverse projects, with the ability to balance engineering priorities across varying scopes and complexities.
* Provide technical leadership to multi‑disciplinary design teams, including coordination with external sub‑consultants, while applying deep knowledge of sector‑specific legislation, regulatory frameworks, and emerging trends.
* Exhibit proven people management capabilities, with experience supporting and guiding team members across all levels to achieve project and professional goals.
* Bring expertise in sustainable building design, ensuring compliance with both regulatory and voluntary standards related to energy strategy and environmental performance.
If you are not ready to apply just yet or have a few questions, contact Louise Raisbeck (Louise.Raisbeck@arup.com). Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.
What We Offer You
At Arup, we care about each member’s success. We provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members, including competitive pay, career growth, and benefits that support health and well‑being, learning opportunities and flexibility. We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover, and a profit share plan.
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, 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. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture, fostering belonging for all.
Recruitment and Application Process
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Louise Raisbeck (Louise.Raisbeck@arup.com) to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role.
Recruitment Agencies: We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners and do not acknowledge speculative CVs from agencies not on the list.
Closing Date: 8th January 2026 – We may close the role earlier if we receive a large number of applications.
All applications will be considered, and we will respond within 72 hours of receipt (subject to festive periods). Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for payment or bank details as part of our recruitment process.
Discover more about life at Arup at arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
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