The Opportunity
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Chartered Principal Electrical Engineer. If you thrive on technically stimulating work and have a passion for cutting‑edge projects, we invite you to join our creative and friendly SIT team in London as a permanent member.
Responsibilities
- As a Principal Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for the production of the electrical and MEP designs on your projects and will be accountable to project leaders and the electrical discipline within the business, taking responsibility for projects from inception to completion to achieve outstanding results.
- Working under minimal supervision, you will understand when you need the support of others to complete tasks and assignments.
- Leading the design development of electrical systems or sub‑systems from concept design through construction whilst coordinating with other engineering disciplines and specialists. This will include the preparation of drawings, reports, specifications, and calculations.
- Coordinating the design analysis and working with the team to optimise systems.
- Supporting the organisation and leadership of technical resources to deliver project objectives.
- Supporting the development of the design programme.
- Representing the Electrical discipline at internal and external meetings.
- Developing others and supporting their development through guidance, training and feedback, with opportunities to act as Line Manager.
- In this role you will have the opportunity to act as Project Manager, responsible for the resourcing, commercial delivery and success of the project.
Qualifications
We’re looking for a candidate who can demonstrate:
- Has an inquisitive nature and desire to investigate and research new opportunities, ways of working and technologies that enhance our engineering offering.
- Is an enthusiastic Principal Engineer with the ability to form and nurture relationships with clients through good communication and influencing skills.
- The ability to delegate tasks to more junior members of the team.
- To act as a mentor to younger engineers spreading knowledge and supporting them as required.
- To act as an IET Mentor assisting younger engineers to obtain chartership.
Rewards and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary at all levels, and one of the best benefits packages in our sector.
Core benefits include cover under the UK Healthcare Plan (private medical insurance), Life Assurance, Accident Insurance, and Income Protection (long‑term disability) cover.
Core benefits are funded by us and made available to all permanent staff in order to support and safeguard your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing. You will also have access to Choice Benefits to help with your work/life balance and financial security.
In addition, all permanent employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme. Subject to scheme rules employees can receive two Profit Share payments per year, which are dependent on the firm’s financial performance.
Different People, Shared Values
At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic.
At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates.
Contact for Reasonable Adjustments
Aslam Hussein, contact at Aslam.Hussain@arup.com, is available to assist with reasonable adjustments and to support you throughout your application or interview process.
Closing Date
13th of May 2026 (role may close earlier if applications are received).
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