Mechanical Building Services Engineer

Arup; Birmingham, Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join our Midlands Region. Based in Birmingham or Nottingham, you will help deliver multidisciplinary projects within a team of 30+ mechanical engineers and technicians.

You will mentor graduates and apprentices while delivering design solutions across healthcare, education, energy, and commercial sectors. You will contribute from feasibility through completion, support sustainable and zero-carbon design, and help advance our digital

Qualifications

• MEng in Mechanical, Architectural, or Building Services Engineering is preferred.
• Chartered Engineer status (IMechE or CIBSE) is highly desirable.
• Experience in Mechanical Building Services design for medium to large projects.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all project stages from feasibility to completion across sectors.
• Provide guidance to graduates and mentor apprentices on projects.
• Support low/zero carbon design and digital transformation initiatives.

Skills

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

MEng in Mechanical/Building Services Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (IMechE/CIBSE)

Tools

Revit

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.

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

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

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.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity 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:

• 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, 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 members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

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.

Our Application Process

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We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.