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Graduate - Building Services - Electrical Engineer- Belfast

Arup
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Belfast

Expected closing date: Thursday, 12 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Design power distribution, lighting, fire detection, earthing and lightning protection systems.
  • Requires a Master's or strong Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
  • Start date: 1 September 2027. Applications close: 12 November 2026.
  • No visa sponsorship offered; must have full working rights in the UK.
  • Arup offers a competitive package including profit share, private medical insurance, and flexible working.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting Graduate Electrical Engineers to join our multi-disciplinary design teams across the UK. As well as an IET accredited training scheme to support you towards obtaining professional status, we offer excellent training and development opportunities to our colleagues. We pride ourselves on our extensive support network and our strength in numbers.

Responsibilities

  • Design power distribution, lighting, fire detection, earthing and lightning protection systems with respect to buildings projects
  • Short circuit, overcurrent coordination and maximum demand studies
  • Lighting photometric modelling
  • Technical report writing
  • Work in 3D using Revit MEP
  • Development of reports and electrical calculations
  • Working with Architects, Fire Engineers & other disciplines within Arup to develop designs

Entry Requirements

  • Master's degree in Electrical, Architectural, Mechatronics/Robotics, General or Building Services Engineering, or Engineering Science is preferred, however a strong Bachelor's degrees in these subjects will also be considered.
  • Studying, or have studied, an IET, CIBSE or Engineering Council accredited course.
  • Analytical and problem-solving ability.
  • Possess a strong working knowledge of Office and demonstrate an ability to learn new software within a working environment that utilises 3D design and digital automation.
  • Proficiency in excel, word and basic knowledge of building services.
  • Enthusiasm for a career in building design, underpinned through a knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering.
  • Organised approach to planning work and meeting deadlines.
  • Demonstrate a creative and inquisitive approach to problem solving and seek to improve existing ways of working, by finding efficiencies in processes.

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:

  • Full working rights in the country of application.
  • No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role.
  • Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes:

  • Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
  • Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
  • Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
  • Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

Key Dates

  • You should be able to start this opportunity on 1 September 2027.
  • Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026.

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

Eligibility

  • We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.

What We Offer

  • An IET accredited training scheme to support you towards obtaining professional status.
  • Excellent training and development opportunities.
  • Extensive support network.
  • Profit Share.
  • Flexible working approach.
  • Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover.
  • Access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing.

Application Process

Applications are reviewed as they're received, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible. The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage.