Senior Electrical Engineer - (Rail Building Services)

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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 6 month contract based in Nottingham

Candidate Profile: Key accountabilities, skills & experience

We're looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Building Engineering team and help deliver a wide range of rail projects. You'll contribute to technical design, project delivery, and the development of our electrical capability across local, national, and international rail programmes.

You'll be part of our Building Engineering group, working closely with colleagues across the UK and globally. Together, you'll support major clients, including Network Rail and regional transport organisations, by delivering clear, well‑coordinated electrical engineering solutions.

You'll use the latest Microsoft and Autodesk digital tools to support project delivery, with opportunities to help shape new digital approaches when existing tools don't meet project needs.

As a senior member of the team, you'll communicate effectively with clients and internal partners, helping manage progress, risks, and key milestones. You'll also play an active role in knowledge‑sharing and continuous improvement, supporting others and contributing to a collaborative, inclusive working environment.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for someone who:

Is Chartered Engineer status (or working towards Chartership via IET or CIBSE) with experience in electrical engineering design
Has experience delivering UK multidisciplinary design projects within a consultancy environment
Has a background in rail electrical design, including familiarity with rail‑specific design stages and major UK rail client standards
Has experience with assurance, systems engineering or verification processes used in UK rail projects
A track record of producing compliant, technically robust electrical designs within the built environment 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.
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