Graduate - Tunnel Ventilation Engineer - London

Arup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Profit Share

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our Tunnel Ventilation team in the UK. The role focuses on mechanical design and analysis of tunnels and underground networks, including rapid transit, rail, and road tunnels.

You will work alongside architecture, electrical, environmental, and geotechnical engineers on international projects. You should hold a relevant Master’s degree, have strong aerodynamics/thermodynamics knowledge, and be adept with CFD simulations and coding (MATLAB,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
• Course accredited by Engineering Council or other accrediting body.
• Graduate membership of IMechE or be prepared to join a professional body.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and overall MS Office compatibility.
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics and thermodynamics, and numerical analysis with CFD familiarity.
• Experience with coding languages such as MATLAB, Python, Power BI or VBA for Excel.
• Interest in applying AI to automate repetitive data processing.
• Enthusiasm for building/infrastructure (station and tunnel) design and related sectors.
• Analytical thinking and presentation/communication skills.
• Proactive, initiative-taking and process-improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to mechanical design and analysis of tunnels and underground networks.
• Support varied high-profile clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage in building services exposure including ventilation and piping where applicable.
• Collaborate with architects, electrical, and geotechnical engineers to deliver integrated designs.
• Develop and apply CFD and other simulations to validate designs.
• Communicate results and recommendations clearly to colleagues and clients.

Skills

Aerodynamics

Thermodynamics

Numerical analysis

CFD

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Presentation & communication

Analytical thinking

Self-motivation / proactive

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Coding (MATLAB)

Coding (Python)

Coding (Power BI)

Coding (VBA)

AI for data processing

Interest in building/infrastructure

Education

Master’s degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Course accredited by Engineering Council or equivalent

Graduate membership of IMechE or equivalent

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Power BI

VBA (Excel)

Job description

See it differently - Early Careers at Arup

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

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our team of bright professionals in Tunnel Ventilation. 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.

You will help us to deliver effective and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients. While you'll have a great deal of responsibility from day one, we'll give you the chance to take on more as you progress and broaden your skills. You will focus on mechanical design and analysis of tunnels and underground networks including; rapid transit systems, rail, automatic people movers, road tunnels, and cable tunnels. You will also have the opportunity to work on building services projects to gain exposure in all aspects of mechanical services. Our projects are often international, giving you the chance to work across other work cultures and countries.

The person is expected to have a good comprehension of aerodynamics and thermodynamics, numerical analysis and simulation, such as CFD. Experience of tunnel ventilation is not required. Knowledge of design projects would be beneficial. You may have the opportunity to be involved in other aspects of mechanical systems design for buildings, including ventilation systems, heating, piped services etc.

You will provide support to team members to deliver an effective and professional service to our clients. Due to the multi-disciplinary nature of our design teams, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experts in the following fields: Architecture, Electrical Engineers, Environmental Services Engineers, Fire Engineers, Acousticians, Tunnelling and Geotechnical Engineers, and Project Managers

Is this role right for you?

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

• Master's degree in Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, alternatively Physics or Applied Mathematics.
• Studying, or have studied, a course accredited by the Engineering Council or other accrediting body
• graduate membership of an appropriate professional institution such as the IMechE or be prepared to join a relevant professional body
• Possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Good understanding of aerodynamics and thermodynamics, numerical analysis and simulation, such as CFD
• Some experience with coding languages such as MATLAB, Python, Powerbi or Visual Basics Excel
• Artificial intelligence to help with repetitive data processing Automation of data processing
• Enthusiasm for a career in building and infrastructure (station and tunnel) design, underpinned by a knowledge and understanding of our sector and work
• Analytical thought process
• Presentation & communication skills
• Seek to improve existing ways of working, by finding efficiencies in processes
• The aptitude to work on your own initiative and be proactive

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.

Alongside your degree, we look for the following 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.

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

Eligibility

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.

We also provide for our permanent members Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accidentinsuranceand Income protection cover. In addition,you’llhave access to flexible benefitsto 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.

Next Steps

We've designed our application process to be straightforward and supportive, giving you the opportunity to showcase your skills and potential. Applications are reviewed as they're received, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage. Our friendly Early Careers team is available throughout the process to answer questions and help you feel confident every step of the way.

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 anyassistanceor 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 ourinterviewplaces to beallocatedto candidates who havedisclosedthey are disability confident and best meet the requirements of the role.

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