Lead / Principal / Senior Electrical Engineer

3 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Arup Full time

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.

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 Newcastle, our Building Engineering group is undergoing significant growth and development as it continues to win major work in the industrial and property sectors. This is an opportunity for a talented and passionate Chartered electrical engineer to join our Newcastle team, promoting the current growth and opportunity in the property and industrial sectors.

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 management. They will hold specific multi-disciplinary technical management tasks within the Property and Industry business areas.

As a Design lead within our building engineering group you will undertake a key role in delivering our clients’ needs. You will work with the Arup project management to oversee the technical engineering and project delivery. Your Electrical Engineering background will come in to its own when helping to guide the technical direction of our projects, and when helping members of the Electrical team achieve their full potential. 

The knowledge and skills we value are varied as we continue to develop diverse teams. You will help to foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement, demonstrating adaptability and dedication to supporting others across the team in delivering a high-quality service. In delivery, you should understand your clients’ requirements and the impacts of the success factors of the project, developing a schedule and delivery plan to ensure success.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We’re looking for candidates who are capable of translating Client specifications into an appropriate and clear project delivery approach, making sound decisions and communicating effectively at all levels. Overall, you will be accountable for technical delivery of multidisciplinary projects from initial planning through detailed design and site implementation, successfully delivering a complex workload

We’re looking for candidates who:

Have exposure to the Whole Building Services Design Life Cycle from Concept through to Detailed Design with exposure to a wide range of sectors including Mixed Use, Retail, Commercial, Residential, Tall building, Data CentresCan manage finances and staffing resource to ensure successful delivery of projects within established budgetsCan provide technical multidisciplinary management and representing the design and/or discipline team in discussions with the client and contractorsEnsure appropriate design checks and quality assurance procedures are undertaken as well as bringing innovation and best practice to projects. Sharing knowledge, providing guidance, training and feedback. Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior members of the team.Are Chartered, working towards chartership or are interested in becoming chartered quicklyHold an Electrical Engineering Qualification

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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Recruitment Agencies - We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list

Closing Date - 23rd May 2024

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