Mechanical Building Services Engineer

Arup; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Mechanical Building Services Engineer in Birmingham or Nottingham to join our Building Services Engineering team. You will work across multidisciplinary projects, guide graduates and mentor apprentices, contributing to design from feasibility to completion.

You’ll apply low/zero carbon tech, UK Building Regulations, Revit BIM, and dynamic thermal modelling (IES), and help the team push toward sustainable outcomes while supporting the Midlands region.

Qualifications

• Ideally: MEng in Mechanical, Architectural or Building Services Eng. progressing towards Chartered status.
• Experience in Mechanical Building Services design for medium to large-scale projects; includes calculations & reports.
• Knowledge of low/zero carbon technologies and UK Building Regulations/CIBSE guidance.
• Proficient in BIM environments, especially Revit; experience with dynamic thermal modelling (IES).
• Enthusiastic about mentoring junior members and working across diverse projects.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all project stages—from feasibility to completion—across sectors such as healthcare, education, energy, and commercial.
• Help clients progress toward zero carbon goals through innovative and sustainable design.
• Support Arup’s digital transformation by exploring automation and integrated digital design solutions.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members.

Skills

Mentoring junior engineers

UK Building Regulations knowledge

Low/zero carbon technologies

Calculation & report writing

Education

MEng degree in Mechanical/Building Services Engineering

Chartered Engineer status in progress (IMechE/CIBSE)

Tools

Revit BIM

IES dynamic thermal modelling

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The Opportunity

As a Mechanical Building Services Engineer, you will play a key role in our Building Services Engineering team, contributing to multidisciplinary projects. You’ll provide guidance to graduates and oversee the work and development of apprentices involved in your projects. Based in either our Birmingham or Nottingham city centre office, you’ll be part of a team of over 30 mechanical engineers and technicians. Together, these offices form our Midlands Region and are part of a wider Property team of more than 110 civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical engineers.

The Role Will See You

• Contribute to all stages of projects—from feasibility to completion—across sectors such as advanced manufacturing, healthcare, education, energy, sport, commercial, and mixed‑use developments.
• Help clients progress toward zero carbon goals through innovative and sustainable design.
• Support Arup’s digital transformation by exploring automation and integrated digital design solutions.
• Engage in a culture that encourages individuality, respects, shares and connects diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
• Have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning—to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We’re looking for a candidate who brings the following:

• Ideally has an MEng degree in Mechanical, Architectural, or Building Services Engineering and is working towards/close to obtaining Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution (e.g., IMechE or CIBSE).
• Brings experience in Mechanical Building Services design for medium to large-scale projects, including calculations and report writing.
• Demonstrates knowledge of low or zero carbon technologies and UK Building Regulations/CIBSE design guidance.
• Is proficient in BIM environments, particularly using Revit, and has experience with dynamic thermal modelling (preferably IES).
• Is enthusiastic about working across a diverse range of projects and sectors & is experienced enough to be able to mentor and provide guidance to more junior members of the team.

This role does not meet the criteria for visa sponsorship under the UK immigration system. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

What We Offer You

At Arup, we care about each member’s success. 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 also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to 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 https://www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.