Mechanical Building Services Engineer

Arup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection cover

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Mechanical Engineer nearing Chartered status to join our Building Engineering team in London. You will work on technically stimulating projects across science, healthcare, data centres and commercial sectors, helping shape innovative, low-carbon building services design.

You will lead energy modelling efforts (IES) and 3D Revit models, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers as you contribute to decarbonisation strategies for high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and passion for sustainable building design, focusing on energy efficiency and carbon reduction.

Responsibilities

• Shape a portfolio of innovative, technically demanding projects in the Building Engineering team.
• Lead systems design for air conditioning, heating, ventilation and building controls, with decarbonisation in mind.
• Coordinate work across disciplines and with in-house specialists to deliver integrated solutions.
• Mentor less experienced team members and contribute to professional development.

Skills

Sustainable building design

Energy modelling (IES)

Revit 3D modelling

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Mentoring

Effective communication

Tools

IES

Revit

Job description

Joining Arup

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.

The Opportunity

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-arteeye 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?

• 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

• 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.