MEP Electrical Engineer - Rail Sector Lead

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Around the globe, Arup’s MEP 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.

Across Transport, Healthcare, Science & Industry, and Commercial sectors, we support designers and developers in shaping solutions that unite creativity, functionality, and commercial value. We are trusted to bring innovative solutions to complex technical challenges for clients in the Midlands and beyond including HS2, TFL, Network Rail, NHS, University of Warwick, University of Nottingham, Rolls‑Royce PLC, and other regional and global companies.

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.

The Opportunity

As a MEP Project Lead Engineer within our building engineering team, in particular the transport sector, you will work on some of the most exciting and innovative rail buildings across the region and globally. The team are currently involved in major projects both local and globally from feasibility stage through to practical completion. Current and recent projects include social infrastructure projects such as HS2 Interchange station, rail depots, and aviation hubs for major transport clients.

You will undertake a lead role in delivering our clients’ requirements. A key element of the role will be to lead and further develop our project delivery within the transport/rail sector—working on local, national and international rail projects for major clients such as HS2, TFL, Network Rail and local/regional transport companies—in collaboration with Arup Transport Group. Your MEP Engineering background in rail projects will come into its own when helping to guide the technical direction of our projects, and when helping members of the MEP team achieve their full potential.

Day‑to‑day, we work in project groups, supported by geographical discipline teams. Our global business and skills networks provide us with the ability to develop as individuals based on projects and research conducted around the world.

As the technical leader and member of the project team you should have excellent communication skills, allowing you to maintain relationships with your client, your team and the wider Arup. You will communicate progress, potential issues and risks to inform and propose mitigation to your client, the Project Manager and internally. You will support the Project Manager to control budgets for projects, key milestones and targets including time, cost, quality and safety to ensure that objectives are achieved in line with programme plans.

The knowledge, skills and experience we value are varied as we continue to develop diverse teams. You will help to foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to supporting others across the team in delivering a high‑quality service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Arup multi-disciplinary design teams from project inception through to completion
• Lead MEP design production using major rail standards, which includes HS2, Transport for London, Network Rail, Crossrail and other rail standards
• Lead MEP design assurance processes, in compliance with HS2, Transport for London, Network Rail, CrossRail and other rail processes
• The ability to take on Electrical Technical Advisor role on project (electrical engineering background) will be a preference
• Working with our internal team and across Arup groups, including our Transport group, to deliver holistic design solutions
• Managing the project design programme and resources, working collaboratively with our rail programmer as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Support our Transport Lead in major bids and business development, and in shaping our skills and resources in rail sector within our group and across the wider Arup
• Keeping up to date with current legislation and regulations
• Working with the Project Director to ensure commercial success

Is this role right for you?

In your role in the Group, you will be working alongside colleagues from all over Arup providing the full range of multi-disciplinary services required to deliver major projects. With experience in MEP design you will have the self-assurance to lead your discipline as well as the ability to take on lead roles on projects, including sub-consultants.

Qualifications

• Are a Chartered Mechanical or Electrical Engineer with a strong MEP multidisciplinary engineering design knowledge. Electrical engineering background will be a preference.
• Proven experience in managing and delivering multi-disciplinary transports (rail) design projects within a consultancy environment; values quality and enjoys delivering.
• Proven experience in leading and delivering MEP design using major rail standards, which includes HS2, Transport for London, Network Rail, CrossRail and other rail standards.
• Have strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with clients.
• You should have strong client facing skills and be able to represent Arup externally. You will be able to direct and deliver bids to secure new work.
• Experience in directing teams of engineers throughout all stages of design and construction.
• Represented the design and/or discipline team in discussions with the client and contractor.

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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.

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