Mechanical Building Services Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in London on the cusp of chartered status to lead the design and delivery of building services within our Building Engineering team. You will develop system strategies, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to decarbonisation initiatives across diverse projects including labs, healthcare, and data centers.

You will apply energy modelling and 3D modelling tools (IES, Revit) and mentor junior staff while advancing your own professional growth

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and passion for sustainable building design and energy efficiency.
• Creative and inquisitive mindset, integrating diverse requirements into coordinated solutions.
• Proficiency in energy modelling software (ideally IES) and 3D modelling software (Revit).
• Effective communication skills for presenting design decisions clearly.
• Interest in leveraging digital tools to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design and delivery of building services systems.
• Develop system strategies and coordinate with the project team and relevant parties.
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure integrated, sustainable solutions.
• Mentor and guide less experienced team members.
• Support professional development and growth within the team.

Skills

Sustainable design

Decarbonisation

Team collaboration

Communication

Mentoring

Tools

Revit

IES

Job description

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years. Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.

We are offering anexciting opportunityfor aMechanical Engineerwho is on the cusp of achievingchartered status. If you thrive ontechnically stimulating workand have a passion forcutting-edge projects, we invite you to join ourcreative and friendly Building Engineering TeaminLondonas apermanent member.

As part of our team, you’ll be involved in shaping some of the mostinnovative buildingsworldwide. Our focus lies in the realm oftechnical buildings, where engineering plays a pivotal role in defining the overall building design. Our diverse portfolio spans across sectors such asscience, healthcare, data centres, industrial, and commercial.

Recent projects within our team showcase our expertise, includingmultiple University of Cambridge laboratory projects, the prestigiousFrancis Crick Institute, AstraZeneca’s campus in Cambridge, a state-of-the-arteye hospital in central London, and several cutting-edgedata centresfor global technology giants. Additionally, we’ve contributed tomanufacturing facilitiesfor renowned brands, crafted strategicmaster plans, and conducted impactfuldecarbonization studies.

Our team is actively engaged inglobal projects, spanning from the initialfeasibility stageto thepractical completion. Our work is strategically divided between two key areas:

• New Build Developments: We contribute to the creation of cutting-edge building, envisioning and constructing innovative spaces that meet the demands of the future.
• Retrofit and Refurbishment Projects: Recognizing the importance of sustainability, we focus on revitalizing existing buildings. By implementingsustainable solutions, we not only enhance functionality but alsoreduce the carbon impactof our clients’ properties.

Is this role right for you?

You will be actively involved in driving thedesign and delivery of building services systems with experience in all aspects of your discipline as well as developing system strategies, including communication with the project team and relevant parties.

• Take a Considered Approach: Approach all design problems thoughtfully to deliver collaborative, technically excellent outcomes for our projects.
• Systems Expertise: Work on systems such as air conditioning, heating, natural and mechanical ventilation, and building controls. Understand their environmental impact and collaborate across disciplines to minimize it. This includes contributing to decarbonization strategies.
• Coordination Across Disciplines: Coordinating your work with that of other disciplines, including in-house specialists.
• Resource Planning: Predict and plan resources and associated costs/fees based on a fundamental understanding of operating costs.
• Mentoring and Guidance: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members.
• Professional Development: Proactively manage your own professional growth.

Requirements

You are anenthusiastic engineerwho thrives incollaborative, multi-professional design teams. Taking ownership of projects frominception to completion, you consistently achieveoutstanding results. Your active pursuit ofchartershipdemonstrates your commitment to excellence in the field ofBuilding Services Engineering. With a diverse background, you bringhands-on experiencein systems, installations, and various project sectors. Key requirements are:

• Demonstrated knowledge and passion for sustainable building design, focusing on energy efficiency and carbon reduction. You actively challenge yourself and collaborate with the design team to achieve optimal project outcomes.
• Possess acreative and inquisitive mindset, extending your interest beyond your own discipline. You integrate diverse requirements into holistically coordinated solutions.
• Proficiency in usingenergy modelling software, ideally IES, and 3D modelling software, Revit.
• Effective communication skills, enabling you topresent and explain your design decisionsclearly.
• Interest in leveragingdigital toolsto streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.

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 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.

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 committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact us 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.