Senior Engineer, Mechanical / Chemical Engineering - Wastewater and Waste Management

Arup; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Career development

Job summary

Arup in Hong Kong seeks a capable and independent engineer to join its multidisciplinary team focusing on resource and waste management strategies. You will contribute to strategy formulation, design, and reporting for projects across East Asia, collaborating with engineers from multiple disciplines and offices.

The role requires strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills in English and Chinese, with experience in waste management and sustainability-driven projects

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, Civil engineering or related discipline.
• At least 8 or 5 years of relevant experience for the Senior Engineer or Engineer role respectively.
• Professional membership of a recognised institution is preferred.
• Strong capability in project management and problem-solving skills in multi-disciplinary projects.
• Ability to logically structure presentations and reports to give a concise and clear message.
• Be adaptable and able to work independently coupled with strong interpersonal skills.
• Be collaborator, able to identify gaps, close loops and effectively manage communication a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Background in Resource & Waste Management, demonstrating understanding of waste and recycling strategies and technologies is preferred.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input to strategy formulation, planning and design of resource and waste management schemes and strategies.
• Prepare reports and presentations for clients and other stakeholders.
• Execute and manage multi-discipline projects from tendering to design work, project planning, procurement and site supervision, commissioning and operation.
• Provide technical leadership to others in group and technical input to multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Collaborate across offices as required (primarily East Asia and Southeast Asia).

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Environmental Engineering

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 is a global firm of planners, designers, engineers and consultants with over 12,000 employees working in more than 92 offices across more than 40 countries. The firm is the creative force behind many of the world’s most innovative and sustainable projects.

Our Asia offices employ over 3,000 staff and are engaged in prestigious multi-disciplinary projects covering buildings, infrastructure, transportation, structural, environmental and industrial areas.

We embrace diversity and inclusion in all aspects including individual differences and open-mindedness.

Currently we are looking for a capable and independent individual for the following position as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

The Opportunity

• Provide technical input to the strategy formulation, planning and design of resource and waste management schemes and strategies. This may include strategies for buildings and developments, or for cities in the East Asia Region.
• Required input will vary on a project basis, but is likely to include: waste forecasting, assessing opportunities for circular economy; assessing implications of changes to collection regimes and approaches; proposing separation and collection strategies for the development or area; evaluating and proposing resource and waste management infrastructure at a city or jurisdiction level; preparing outline designs and space proving requirements for the required facilities; coordinating with other disciplines to develop integrated solutions; preparing technical specifications; and other inputs as required related to resource and waste management.
• Prepare reports and presentations for clients and other stakeholders.
• Execute and manage multi-discipline projects from tendering to design work, project planning, procurement and site supervision, commissioning and operation, including collaboration with other technical disciplines.
• Provide technical leadership to others in group and technical input to multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Collaborate across offices as required (primarily East Asia and Southeast Asia).

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?

Qualifications & Experience required

• Degree in Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, Civil engineering or related discipline.
• At least 8 or 5 years of relevant experience for the Senior Engineer or Engineer role respectively. The actual role offered would be subject to the experience and suitability of the candidate.
• Professional membership of a recognised institution is preferred.
• Strong capability in project management and problem-solving skills in multi-disciplinary projects.
• Ability to logically structure presentations and reports to give a concise and clear message.
• Be adaptable and able to work independently coupled with strong interpersonal skills.
• Be collaborator, able to identify gaps, close loops and effectively manage communication a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Background in Resource & Waste Management, demonstrating understanding of waste and recycling strategies and technologies is preferred.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese.

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.

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 Sean Wang 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.

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