Graduate - Building Services - Electrical Engineer

Designs electrical systems for buildings, including power distribution, lighting, fire detection, and protection systems, while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

See it differently 

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.      

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.  

The Opportunity

Across Healthcare, Science & Industry, Commercial, and Transport, we support designers and developers in shaping solutions that unite creativity, functionality, and commercial value. We are trusted to bring inventive solutions to complex technical challenges for clients including NHS Trusts, National Grid, Advanced Manufacturing Facilities, Government Agencies and Local Universities,   

Whatever the role or specialism, our people are passionate about what they do, they believe in our values and are happy to come to work every day. And this is why people choose to work here and stay idling sectors including higher education

We are currently recruiting Graduate Electrical Engineers to join our multi-disciplinary design teams across the UK. As well as an IET accredited training scheme to support you towards obtaining professional status, we offer excellent training and development opportunities to our colleagues. We pride ourselves on our extensive support network and our strength in numbers.     

Responsibilities of this role will include, but are not limited to:  

• Design power distribution, lighting, fire detection, earthing and lightning protection systems with respect to buildings projects  

• Short circuit, overcurrent coordination and maximum demand studies      

• Lighting photometric modelling    

• Technical report writing,      

• Work in 3D using Revit MEP      

• Development of reports and electrical calculations      

• Working with Architects, Fire Engineers & other disciplines within Arup to develop designs  

Is this role right for you?  

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

• Master's degree in Electrical, Architectural, Mechatronics/Robotics. General or Building Services Engineering, or Engineering Science is preferred, however a strong Bachelor's degrees in these subjects will also be considered

• Studying, or have studied, an IET, CIBSE or Engineering Council accredited course
  Analytical and problem-solving ability

• Possess a strong working knowledge of Office and demonstrate an ability to learn new software within a working environment that utilises 3D design and digital automation. Proficiency in excel, word and basic knowledge of building services

• Enthusiasm for a career in building design, underpinned through a knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering

• Organised approach to planning work and meeting deadlines

• Demonstrate a creative and inquisitive approach to problem solving and seek to improve existing ways of working, by finding efficiencies in processes

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:  

• Full working rights in the country of application  

• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role  

• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.  

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;  

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.  

• Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.  

• Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.  

• Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026
   
Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.
   
Eligibility:
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.

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 permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.  

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.  

We also provide for our permanent members 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.