Senior Mechanical Engineer

Arup; København; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Global opportunities

Flexible working

Job summary

Arup Denmark is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the delivery of mechanical design packages across the full project lifecycle, from brief through commissioning.

You will collaborate with architects, discipline experts, clients, contractors, and authorities, mentoring junior engineers and championing BIM-enabled design for Science, Industry, Healthcare and Mission Critical projects. English plus Danish/Scandinavian language skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Services Engineering (or Mechanical Engineering/Byggeteknology).
• Minimum 8 years post-qualification design experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery of mechanical design packages across the full project lifecycle.
• Lead and coach a team of engineers, ensuring high-quality designs.
• Collaborate with architects, clients, contractors, authorities to keep delivery moving.
• Design HVAC, plumbing, public health, and fire protection systems in BIM.
• Promote best practices and contribute to Arup Denmark's Mechanical Skills Network.

Education

Degree in Mechanical Services Engineering

Job description

The Opportunity

You’re a curious, passionate engineer who takes ownership, builds trust quickly, and consistently delivers high-quality design.

As part of multidisciplinary project teams, you’ll lead the delivery of mechanical (HVAC, plumbing and public health, and fire-fighting) design packages—from the first brief through scheme and detailed design to installation and commissioning.

You’ll grow quickly in a role with strong development prospects, working on complex projects across Mission Critical, Science & Industry, and Healthcare.

Backed by Arup’s commitment to learning and development, you’ll keep building your skills in a supportive, challenging, and truly international environment.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer At Arup, You Will

• Drive the delivery of mechanical design packages across the full project lifecycle.
• Partner proactively with stakeholders—architects, discipline experts, clients, contractors, authorities, and public service providers to keep delivery moving.
• Design HVAC, plumbing and public health, and fire-fighting systems in a BIM environment.
• Lead, challenge, and coach a team of engineers—coordinating and reviewing work to a high standard.
• Set and uphold high technical and quality standards across all designs and deliverables.
• Review contractors’ design submissions, procedures, and schedules—and ensure they meet requirements.
• Communicate progress, risks, and next steps clearly to project management.
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers—helping them grow their capability and confidence.
• Champion best practice by actively contributing to Arup’s Mechanical Skills Network in Denmark.
• Help us win new work by bringing ideas, insights, and technical leadership to proposals and conversations.

Does this role inspire you?

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering/Byggeteknology.
• Minimum 8 years post-qualification design experience.

We Also Value

• Deep knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations in Denmark, and/or Scandinavia .
• Experience leading the mechanical mechanical design teams, ideally on Science, Industry & Technology and/or Healthcare projects.
• Confident communication in English and in either Danish, Swedish or Norwegian, at all levels.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits That Work For You

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.
• Flexible Working Model: Flexible Working allows members to integrate their work and personal lives alongside needs of our business.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact [e-mail]. We're here to support you.

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?