Senior Electrical Engineer

About Arup

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At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning.

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join.

Job description - the role

AMS is the world's leading provider of Talent Acquisition and Management Services. Our contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service acts as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provides professional interim and temporary resources. We partner with Arup to support contingent recruitment processes. On behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer for a 6 month contract based in Manchester.

Role - Senior Electrical Engineer

We have an opportunity for a driven senior electrical engineer looking for technically challenging work on one of Europe's engineering sites to join our established ISA CE&I Engineering delivery team in Whitehaven. You will be client-facing, run projects and help to develop and inspire junior engineers.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer with drive and experience, you will be a key part of the CE&I team leadership; managing multi-disciplinary projects while providing technical support and mentoring to the other engineers. Your role will involve managing in a dynamic and stimulating environment with many opportunities to apply your knowledge and expertise to a range of exciting projects.

You will take an active role in pushing forward the electrical team members' skills and abilities in the Whitehaven office, including supervising and training junior engineers. You will run infrastructure projects of various sizes, taking an active role in project leadership and client-facing activity. You will be involved in and overseeing feasibility, full design duties and site stage activities of major and minor projects (new and refurbishment).

Essential Skills and Knowledge

A demonstrable track record of successful delivery within an electrical and/or control & instrumentation engineering role/environment including:

• MV / LV power design and distribution
• Building services systems including fire alarm, security, lighting design, lightning protection, earthing etc
• Control & Instrumentation systems
• Strong track record of running project teams
• A clear understanding of, or experience within a client-facing & construction environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Adaptable, resilient and able to work in multi-disciplinary settings
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional, organised, and highly methodical
• Demonstrable knowledge of engineering was a key attribute. Have worked within a regulated and quality assured system in roles reliant upon professional engineering judgment and design was a major part of the role.
• Knowledge of relevant design tools, techniques and related methods, e.g. IT systems, BIM, thermal/energy analysis, calculations packages, etc.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

• Experience of working in a wide variety of sectors, infrastructure & nuclear would be advantageous.
• Good knowledge of BS 7671 and related documents
• Good knowledge of CDM regulations
• CAD, Revit, Amtech & other digital design packages knowledge & skills
• Ability to think outside the specialism and integrate multi-disciplinary requirements into holistic, coordinated solutions focusing on constructability & working with contractors.

Qualifications

• IEng or CEng Professional Registration status through IET, CIBSE, or other relevant body. Degree qualified: likely Masters Engineering Degree or equivalent.

Security

Holding a P4/P1 pass and BPSS/SC clearance will be a distinct advantage. Otherwise, the role holder will be required to obtain the following clearances:

• Basic Clearance (BPSS)
• P4/P1 Pass
• Scottish Disclosure or equivalent as defined by Sellafield Ltd

About the client

Diversity at Arup:
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists.

AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements.

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