Building Services Engineers (Mechanical) – Intermediate - Senior Levels.

Arup; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Nottingham is seeking Mechanical Building Services Engineers at all levels to contribute to a variety of innovative projects. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, experience in sustainable design, and proficiency in BIM environments like Revit. This role offers a competitive reward package and a chance to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical building services design.
• Proficient in sustainable building design regarding energy and carbon.
• Experience with dynamic thermal modeling.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across teams to design and integrate mechanical systems.
• Design resilient HVAC and environmental control systems.
• Develop decarbonization strategies for new and existing assets.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Building Services Engineering

BIM environments

Leadership skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Revit

IES

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Building Services Engineers (Mechanical) – Intermediate - Senior Levels, Nottingham

Client: Arup

Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 7a6728f66fdb

Job Views: 25

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding us in shaping a better world.

Our Building Services Engineers address diverse challenges—from sustainable strategies to fire suppression systems, drainage in high-rise buildings, to supplying ultra-pure water and piping specialist gases and fluids for facilities. Collaborating with our engineers, we provide integrated building services to our clients.

Watch this short clip to discover how Arup is shaping a better world and how you could be part of it!

The Opportunity

We seek Mechanical Building Services Engineers at all levels to join our growing teams and contribute to a variety of exciting, technically challenging, and cutting-edge projects across sectors including Rail, Science & Industry, Education, Residential, Commercial, and Healthcare.

Whether early in your career or with years of experience, you will have the opportunity to shape sustainable, efficient, and innovative mechanical systems that support diverse environments' functionality and wellbeing. From feasibility studies and detailed design to project completion, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions that make a real impact.

We are interested in hearing from Building Services Engineers at all seniority levels with experience in:

• Multi-disciplinary projects across various sectors - Collaborate across engineering and architectural teams to design and integrate efficient, sustainable, and robust mechanical systems tailored to sector-specific demands.
• Data Centres & Mission Critical Projects - Design and deliver resilient HVAC, ventilation, and environmental control systems ensuring operational continuity, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Decarbonisation Strategies - Develop strategies for new and existing assets, including life-cycle carbon and cost assessments, using analytical tools and economic models to optimize energy, carbon, and financial performance.
• Coding / Digital - Use software development and automation tools to enhance design, simulation, and performance analysis of mechanical systems for smarter, efficient solutions in complex projects.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality thrives. We respect, share, and connect diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work meaningful to Arup, your career, our members, and the communities we serve.

Are these roles right for you?

We want to hear from people who:

• Have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or Architectural Engineering. You are either chartered, working towards chartership, or eager to work in a company that will support your chartership journey.
• Have a background in mechanical building services design with knowledge and interest in sustainable building design concerning energy and carbon.
• Are proficient in BIM environments, especially Revit, and have experience with dynamic thermal modelling (preferably IES).
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills (Senior / Principal levels) to lead complex projects, manage teams, provide technical oversight, and support business development and innovation.
• Have commercial awareness and experience in resource planning and management to meet financial targets.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about our members’ success and growth. We offer a competitive total reward package, including fair pay, benefits supporting health and wellbeing, learning opportunities, and impactful work.

As a member-owned company, we promote personal responsibility and the freedom to choose work aligned with our purpose and legacy. Profit Share allows members to share in our collective success.

Benefits include Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Accident Insurance, Income Protection, and flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and personal needs.

Different People, Shared Values

We are an equal opportunity employer promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds—age, gender, marital status, disability, race, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or family leave status. We foster an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and ideas.

Guided by our values and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we aim to create equitable spaces and systems, cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our employee networks support our inclusive culture, including initiatives for race, ethnicity, gender equity, LGBTQ+, and disability inclusion.

Our Application Process

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