Graduate - Building Services - Mechanical Engineer - Southampton

Arup; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Profit Share

Flexible working

Learning opportunities

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Building Services Engineer in Southampton. You will join multi-disciplinary design teams to drive low-energy, low-carbon building services across diverse projects worldwide.

The role offers opportunities to develop in a supportive environment with exposure to Revit, IESVE, and other design tools, and to contribute to decarbonisation strategies and site-based work. A strong academic record and eligibility to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Masters or strong Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural, or Building Services Engineering.
• Accredited course such as IMechE, CIBSE, or Engineering Council encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Support development of mechanical design concepts for low energy and low carbon design.
• Complete design of HVAC systems.
• Use software and digital tools to analyse and optimise solutions.
• Use Revit to develop system designs.
• Conduct thermal and Building Regulation modelling with IESVE or similar.
• Prepare mark-ups and work with design team members to progress holistic design.
• Input decarbonisation strategies for operating and embodied carbon.
• Conduct site visits and prepare reports.

Skills

Low energy design

HVAC design

3D modelling

Thermal modelling

Education

Masters Degree in Mechanical Building Services Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Building Services Engineering

Tools

Revit

IESVE

Job description

Graduate - Building Services - Mechanical Engineer - Southampton

Graduate - Building Services - Mechanical Engineer (Southampton)

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 and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The Opportunity

Our Mechanical Building Services Engineers apply their specialist skills to buildings projects across the globe and are influential at being able to drive reductions in carbon dioxide emissions and energy/water consumption to the benefit of our society.

We offer our clients a broad spectrum of expertise and consulting services in, but not limited to, the following types of developments; commercial and residential developments, universities, healthcare buildings, laboratories and research facilities, transport projects, including airports and rail stations, sports facilities and stadia, hotels & leisure, theatres and performance venues, museums and art galleries, large‑scale industrial and manufacturing facilities and data centres.

We’re looking for Graduate Mechanical Building Services Engineers to join our multi‑disciplinary design teams across the UK. From your first day, you’ll join an unrivalled community of experts, where everyone is supported in their career path and encouraged to work towards a professional qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of mechanical design concepts that encompass the latest design thinking on low energy and low carbon design, natural ventilation, sustainability and zero carbon
• Complete the design of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems
• Using software and digital tools to analysis and optimise solutions
• Use of 3D modelling packages (Revit) to develop system designs
• Undertake thermal and Building Regulation compliance modelling using proprietary software (IESVE or similar)
• Prepare mark‑ups and work with other design team members to progress holistic design of the project in question.
• Prepare and input to decarbonisation strategies for buildings with respect to both operational and embodied carbon
• Conduct site visits
• Prepare reports, presentations and site reports
• Carry out analysis of new technologies and how they can be incorporated into our projects to ensure a sustainable and robust design

Is this role right for you?

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

Masters Degree in Mechanical, Architectural, or Building Services Engineering, however strong Bachelor's degrees in these subjects will also be considered.

Studying, or have studied, an IMechE, CIBSE or Engineering Council accredited course

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.

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.

What we offer you

• competitive, fair and equitable pay
• benefits that support health and wellbeing
• a wide range of learning opportunities
• many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do
• Profit Share is a key part of our reward
• flexible working
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Accidentinsuranceand Income protection cover
• flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please [e-mail] to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
As a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer in the UK, we will strive for one third of all our interview places to be allocated to candidates who have disclosed they are disability confident and best meet the requirements of the role.

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