Electrical Engineer - Data Centre

Joining Arup 
Arup is a UK-headquartered independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants, and technical specialists offering a wide range of professional services. With 90 offices in 35 countries, their 19,000+ staff make a positive difference in the world through their work.

The Opportunity

As an Electrical Engineer Data Centre, you will be a key part of the Focus market team to provide data centre project delivery as a part of our multi-disciplinary team. Work with senior engineers and manage timely delivery of designs to agreed cost constraints. You need to take a prominent role in respect of the data centre elements of such projects in the production of calculations, drawings, tender documents, feasibility studies, condition reports, etc.

Manage technical requirements of the data centre project teams to deliver high quality engineering services designs, supervising engineers and CAD staff.  Manage timely delivery of designs to agreed cost constraints.

Should be holding a relevant degree, be professionally qualified with an appropriate Institution and seeking registration / licensed status.

Is this role right for you?

We'd love to hear from you if you have -

A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related construction qualification, with professional registration (chartered or aspiring) and 6+ years of relevant experience, preferably in data centres, hospitals, or laboratories.

Should have knowledge of local and international standards, data centre practices, and authority requirements, along with hands-on expertise in tools such as Etap, Amtech, Revit, and AutoCAD. Key responsibilities include producing engineering designs, schematics, and plant room layouts, developing sustainable and innovative solutions, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior staff. Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills are essential, as well as the ability to work independently under pressure while maintaining industry relationships and promoting Arup’s capabilities.

Reward and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary at all levels, and one of the best benefits packages in our sector. Core benefits include Provident Fund contribution, NPS option, Mediclaim cover (incl. family), Term Life and Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Prog. scheme for the family to safeguard your physical and mental wellbeing. In addition, all permanent employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme. Subject to scheme rules employees can receive two Profit Share payments per year, which are dependent on the firm’s financial performance.

Different people, shared values.

At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.

At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. Our internal employee networks - BAME, Culture, Disability, LGBTQ+ and Women - provide a space for you to express your views and to make a positive difference - discover more about life at Arup here.

At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to our recruitment team and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout your application.

At Arup, we appreciate that everyone’s circumstances are different and having the freedom to flex the way we work is essential to our wellbeing. If flexibility matters to you let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.

What happens next?

If this could be the next step in your journey, please apply online. All applications will be considered, and we will try our very best to respond to you within 72 hours of receiving your application.

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