Mechanical Engineer, Building Services — Sustainable Design

Arup; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup in Southampton is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to build technical capability and contribute to sustainable building design within multidisciplinary project teams. You will develop mechanical design across various projects, supported by experienced engineers, while progressing toward chartership and expanding your design and modelling skills.

You will join the Building Engineering team in Southampton, collaborating with colleagues across the South Coast, the UK and internationally on new

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Working towards professional qualification through CIBSE, IMechE or another relevant body.
• Developing understanding of mechanical building services, including heating, cooling, ventilation and domestic water systems.
• Interest in sustainable design, energy efficiency, carbon reduction and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Undertake mechanical calculations and analysis for heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic water and plant/distribution systems.
• Prepare design information, sketches, schedules, technical notes, reports and specifications with senior support.
• Contribute to thermal comfort, energy and sustainability analysis, using modelling outputs to inform design.
• Support Revit models, drawings, spatial coordination and other design deliverables.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop coordinated, maintainable design solutions.
• Attend design meetings, record actions and communicate progress, risks and support needs clearly.
• Support site stage activities, including visits, inspections, queries and reviews, with guidance.
• Take part in design reviews, skills networks and CPD to develop technical knowledge and professional qualification.

Skills

Good communication

Attention to detail

Curiosity

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Professional qualification in progress (CIBSE/IMechE or equivalent)

Tools

Revit

IES

Hevacomp

Excel

Job description

Arup in Southampton is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to build technical capability and contribute to sustainable building design within multidisciplinary project teams. You will develop mechanical design across various projects, supported by experienced engineers, while progressing toward chartership and expanding your design and modelling skills.

You will join the Building Engineering team in Southampton, collaborating with colleagues across the South Coast, the UK and internationally on new