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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 (Water) for a 12 month contract based in Bristol.

Candidate Profile: Key accountabilities, skills & experience

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and technically proficient Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (EICA) Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team delivering impactful water and energy projects. The ideal candidate will be chartered or working towards chartership, with demonstrable experience in the design and delivery of EICA systems within the UK water sector and growing exposure to energy infrastructure, including renewables and battery storage.

You will play a key role in delivering technically robust solutions, and gain experience leading others and developing client relationships.

With frameworks and major projects across the UK, in both water and energy, our pipeline of work is strong and there will be flexibility to work with you to develop your technical, management and leadership skills as you desire.

The successful jobholder will be expected to:

• Lead or support the design and integration of EICA systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities, including MCCs, VSDs, instrumentation, and control systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic engineering solutions that meet client specifications and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical assurance across project stages-from feasibility and optioneering through to commissioning and handover.
• Contribute to strategic planning and development of EICA capabilities within our Water and Energy teams.
• Engage with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal technical development initiatives and assist with project planning.

Qualifications:

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or demonstrably working towards it.
• Strong understanding of water treatment processes and associated EICA systems.
• Experience with energy systems such as renewables, battery storage, or hydrogen is desirable
• Proficiency in producing cost effective EICA designs and deliverables that meet project specs and are easily constructed and commissioned. Design deliverables include single-line diagrams, cable block diagrams, MCC layouts, and control specifications
• Team player with good oral and written communication skills
• Organised, proactive and keen to continuously develop in their role

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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