Joining Arup

Our Electrical Engineers apply their specialist skills to infrastructure projects across the globe. We offer our clients a broad spectrum of expertise and consulting services in, but not limited to, the following industries:  Water - water and wastewater treatment, pumping stations, reservoirs, water distribution; Energy - hydro, CHP, waste-to-energy, solar PV, hydrogen. wind, gas; Power – HV/LV Transmission and Distribution; Industrial Clients – steam generation, chemical handling; Process - food and beverage processing;

Our clients include water companies, energy generators, energy infrastructure owners, rail infrastructure owners, Government agencies and councils, process industries and renewable energy investors.  

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The Opportunity

The position is for an Associate Control, Electrical and Instrumentation Lead to be based in the North-West & Yorkshire geography (other locations will be considered) and to help win and deliver projects across the UK.  
You will direct a team of CE&I Engineers in a dynamic environment, providing technical support and mentoring ensuring the team delivers technical excellence. You will be involved in resource management of the team, including sharing resource across the geographies and regions.  You will help to win work and grow our Energy, Water and Resources business; build strong relationships with clients and collaborators, develop the business and win work, manage and produce bids, client submissions and presentations.

This role will involve managing projects, oversee delivery of good quality work on time and within budget, manage client relationships on projects, ensuring projects are delivered within the parameters of the Arup Management System.  You will help influence our clients and stakeholders to ensure that we build a prosperous, low carbon, more equitable future, in line with the Arup values and the UN sustainable development goals.

Is this role right for you?

The successful candidate will hold IEng or CEng Professional Registration status through IET, CIBSE, or other relevant body/ Degree qualified: likely Masters Engineering Degree or equivalent .

We are looking for the following skills and knowledge:

Manage Multidisciplinary projects in a wide variety of sectors (Energy, Water, Resources) and have a detailed knowledge of CDM regulations. Ability producing and interpreting complex or detailed design drawings and documentation. Confident to manage multidisciplinary projects in a wide variety of sectors (Energy, Water, Resources) and have a detailed knowledge of CDM regulations. Specialist knowledge: either developing or developed within at least one specialist area of Electrical and/or Control Systems engineering.   Appreciation of Electrical and/or Control Systems engineering and in particular, design. Knowledge of relevant design tools, techniques and related methods e.g. IT systems, Trimble etc. Proficient in the specification of development work as well as the interpretation and application of results.   Adept with design software as well as other standard products.   

Successful candidate will need an eligible UK Driving license along with holding or being eligible to gain security clearance is advantageous.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Kylie.OHanlon@arup.com

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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. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

 We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Kylie.Ohanlon@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. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

Closing date: 28-02-25