Senior Electrical Engineer in Cardiff, South Glamorgan

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally.
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 a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.
We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed
On Behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer for a 12 month contract based in Cardiff.

Candidate Profile: Key accountabilities, skills & experience

Purpose of the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the winning, development, and delivery of major infrastructure projects across the UK within the Energy, Water, and Resources sectors. Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, you will help deliver innovative, sustainable engineering solutions while ensuring projects are completed to the highest standards of quality, programme, and budget.

You'll have the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects, including:

• Deliver electrical engineering design solutions across multidisciplinary projects.
• Produce and review technical calculations, reports, specifications, and design documentation.
• Develop and review electrical and control system designs.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, industry standards, and best practice.
• Support project delivery to agreed scope, programme, and budget.
• Contribute to sustainable engineering solutions aligned with Arup's commitment to achieving a low-carbon future.

The skills you'll need:

• Strong experience in electrical design engineering, preferably within the Energy, Water, or Resources sectors.
• Ability to produce, review, and interpret detailed engineering designs and drawings.
• Experience using industry-standard electrical design software and engineering tools (including Trimble and similar platforms).
• Strong knowledge of Electrical Engineering and/or Control Systems Engineering, with specialist expertise in at least one discipline.
• Experience leading or coordinating multidisciplinary projects.
• Good understanding of CDM Regulations and safe design principles.
• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

About the client

About the client
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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