Senior Electrical Engineer

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services.

Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects both large and small scale in the built environment and across industry. With 89 offices in 35 countries our 12,800 staff offer a broad range of professional services and through our work we make a positive difference in the world.

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary Building Engineering design teams in Cardiff to work on a variety of prestigious projects, including Data Centre’s/Mission Critical, Healthcare and Property projects, with leading architects and clients both in the UK and overseas. We are looking for a candidate who will fit in with our dynamic teams in a progressive, design-led environment with the successful candidate becoming a contributor to the development of the teams and the excellent atmosphere which exists within the group.  

The Role:

• Undertaking electrical design elements for projects of varying scales.
• Working closely with Architects/Clients and other design engineers
• Managing the production of drawings. Preparing and co-ordinating electrical reports and specifications
• Supervising and co-ordinating the work of others and co-ordinating work with engineers of other disciplines
• Attending meetings and communicating with clients to establish their needs
• Managing a project team to ensure production of deliverables to agreed timelines and within budget
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior members of the team
• Up to date knowledge and experience in some of the following areas:

-        Large Power (11Kv) Distribution Systems
-        Electrical Building Load Assessments
-        Standby Generation and UPS
-        Data Centres and Financial Services Establishments
-        Laboratories
-        Health Care
-        Lighting Design (internal and external)
-        Lifts
-        Combined Heat and Power Plant 

Skills and Knowledge:

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or similar
• Chartered Engineer status
• Extensive experience in the field of electrical design and experience across a range of small/medium to large scale projects and / or building types
• Be able to design and deliver electrical engineering solutions on major and/or complex projects
• Experience of leading electrical teams on multi-disciplinary projects
• Able to understand the balance of engineering priorities on differing projects
• Able to quickly develop successful client relationships
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines is essential
• Excellent planning and organisation skills
• Excellent communications skills (both written and verbal)
• Able to demonstrate strong commercial acumen 

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary at all levels, and one of the best benefits packages in our sector.

Core benefits include cover under the UK Healthcare Plan (private medical insurance), Life Assurance, Accident Insurance, and Income Protection (long term disability) cover. Core benefits are funded by us and made available to all permanent staff in order to support and safeguard your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing. You will also have access to Choice Benefits to help with your work/life balance and financial security.
 
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.

Shape your time with us

Our goal is to shape a better world. And to do that, we need to make Arup a phenomenal place to work for everyone. If we want to solve problems for people around the world, we must seek and attract the best people from the widest talent pool and create an environment that supports and includes them. We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their contribution. This includes people with disabilities, so please discuss any adjustments that you may require throughout the selection and assessment process with your recruitment contact.

At Arup, you’ll be a welcomed member of the team with opportunities to participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador) or by joining one of our staff networks for women, culture or LGBT+ people. You’ll have access to a range of flexible working options – whether you’re a parent, a carer, a student, or just have a busy lifestyle - we recognise it’s not always easy to commit to standard working hours so if you're interested in flexible working, please let us know when you apply, and we'll discuss how this could work in your role.

Join us in shaping a better world.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. You will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to sex, race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. We recognise that not all disabilities are visible and will make reasonable adjustments to cater for diverse applicants in the selection and assessment process.

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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​​​​​​​Closing date for applications is 11th May 2021