Associate - Mechanical

Arup; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid maternity leave 98 days

Travel allowance

Master’s Degree Sponsorship Scheme

Car allowance for Associates and above

Job summary

Arup is seeking an Associate - Mechanical to lead and grow MEP projects in Malaysia. You will mentor the mechanical team, ensure quality and budget adherence, and drive technical leadership across cross-functional project teams.

With 15+ years in MEP consulting and eligibility for chartership, you will develop client relationships, coordinate design activities, and oversee proposals and contracts, delivering value and sustainable outcomes for clients and communities.

Qualifications

• 15 years+ of design experience in consulting and successful project management in MEP, especially SIT and Data Centre.
• Eligibility for Chartership with IE Aust or Malaysia PEPC, or equivalent associations.
• Well-developed client networks and proven leadership in mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with industry networks, clients, architects, and contractors relevant to the MEP team.
• Supervise proposals, submissions, and contract negotiations within the MEP framework.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget mechanical services projects aligned to Arup quality objectives.
• Coordinate design activities and monitor technical standards; perform technical reviews at key stages.

Skills

MEP project leadership

Mechanical engineering

Client relationship building

Team mentoring

Education

Chartered engineer IE Aust / Malaysia PEPC

Job description

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

This role as an Associate - Mechanical will lead projects within the Group. The development of capability, and consequential business growth , in the areas of Mechanical engineering consultancy. As a Lead, you are responsible to provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to the mechanical engineering team

The Opportunity

• Develop and maintain good relationships with industry networks, clients, architects, government agencies, sub-consultants, and construction contractors relevant to the MEP Team’s activities and the capability of the MEP team to effectively service the target markets in Malaysia as set out by the Group business plan.
• Supervise/prepare proposals/submissions and negotiate contracts within the MEP Team’s framework for such activity.
• Ensure consistent completion of the Mechanical Services projects across the Team within quality, budget and programme expectations; develop and administer project monitoring and control mechanisms within the MEP Team.
• Facilitate and co-ordinate design activities, processes and other technical standards within the MEP Team (including the review and monitoring of technical standards in the Team to ensure that design techniques, reference material and software tools are up-to-date and are correctly applied).
• Undertake technical reviews of MEP projects (and MEP Team input provided to other projects) at appropriate stages to ensure that the project approach and deliverables:
  • are commensurate with Arup quality objectives
  • satisfy the client's brief and expectations
  • maximize features that will reduce construction cost and/or provide other significant benefits to the client minimize Arup’s delivery costs
  • maximize ongoing opportunities for Arup

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?

• Relevant tertiary qualification within MEP (Mechanical) engineering with atleast 15 years+ design experience in consulting and successful project management experience in the MEP sector, especially SIT and Data Centre.
• Eligibility for Chartership with the Institute of Engineers (Australia) – IE Aust, or Malaysia PEPC or chartership with equivalent associations in other countries.
• Ideally, a well-developed network of client contacts (or the development of this within this position) and with demonstrated success in property development project consultancy
• Substantial experience, and strong team leadership skills in facilitating and actively providing opportunities for the growth and development of less experienced staff.
• Implement effective performance management strategies and building diverse and complimentary skills within the team to maximize business opportunities.

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 eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Please see a list of Arup’s Malaysia benefits below:

• Paid maternity leave for 98 days
• Paid paternity leave for 7 working days
• Birthday leave
• Travel allowance
• Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days (permanent employees)
• International mobility opportunities
• Paid Annual subscription to relevant Professional association.
• Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination fees
• Exam Leave (6 days)
• Master’s Degree Sponsorship Scheme
• Car allowance for Associates and above.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. 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. Arup provide an environment where you will 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 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.