Apprenticeship Level 6 - Building Services Electrical

Overview

See it differently.

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates to help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

As an Electrical Building Services Engineer, you'll work within a team of engineers to design all aspects of building services systems. Sustainability underpins everything we do at Arup and therefore your focus will be on delivering efficient, low energy and low carbon designs. You'll work with renewable and emerging technologies and enjoy the chance to work on projects in a wide range of sectors including education, healthcare, aviation, commercial, and data centres.

At Arup, you will take advantage of Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology. BIM enables us to design buildings collaboratively using 3D computer models. Whether you are designing a net zero carbon school/college, or the next super hospital, you will be working within multidisciplinary teams to optimise the competing requirements of a design and shape the buildings of the future. We are constantly looking to develop the way we work and advances is software, computer modelling and virtual reality is rapidly changing the building design process.

• Production of engineering drawings and sketches, including 3D or 2D computer drawings
• Production of Building Information Models (BIM)
• Undertaking virtual design reviews
• Preparation of simple engineering calculations
• Contributing to solutions for design challenges
• Taking part in design meetings, site visits, presentations and workshops
• Helping with the administration of projects

Electrical Building Services Engineers apply their specialist skills and expertise to provide safe electrical distribution in buildings. Driving the design of the electrical building systems across a range of project scales and building types, with a focus on developing, encouraging and recommending sustainable building design solutions on projects, pushing the boundaries for design.

• Design power distribution, lighting controls, grounding and lightning protection systems with respect to buildings projects
• Short circuit, overcurrent coordination and maximum demand studies
• Lighting photometric calculations
• Assign circuitry for Power and Lighting devices
• Technical report writing
• Work on projects using Revit MEP
• Contribute to the development of reports and electrical calculations
• Work with people from other disciplines and/or vendors to gain knowledge on new subjects

We're looking for apprentices who are curious and ready to evolve how they think and work.

We are looking for candidates with A Levels with a minimum Grade C or above including Mathematics and Physical Science (or equivalent) or will have completed a Level 3 Apprenticeship as a Building Services Design Technician.

• 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.

You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2026.

14th March 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.

While the role you applied for is based in the location specified in the job advert, we may have other opportunities that align with your profile. To help us assess this, please let us know which Arup office locations you would be interested in working in on your application form.