Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services) in Cardiff, Glamorgan, United Kingdom

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 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.

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We’re seeking an enthusiastic Senior or Principal Engineer with strong design, communication and sustainability skills, who thrives in collaborative, multi‑disciplinary environments and enjoys taking projects from inception through completion. You’ll bring solid experience in electrical building services across varied project types, along with a proven ability to integrate disciplines and deliver high quality, coordinated design. Joining our creative Cardiff Building Engineering team, you’ll help push boundaries in the built environment, contribute to our digital evolution and lead MEP delivery across local, national and international projects. The role involves ensuring robust technical approaches, overseeing project teams, managing financial performance, engaging directly with clients and guiding junior engineers. Responsibilities include leading spatial and technical coordination, producing engineering designs and specifications, supervising multidisciplinary work, supporting multiple design teams, mentoring colleagues, contributing to bids and managing project resourcing and commercial performance.

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.