Senior Mechanical Engineer

Arup; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 190,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Global opportunities

Profit sharing

Wellbeing

Flexible working

Job summary

Arup in Poland is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design of HVAC systems for complex projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, drive BIM-based design processes, and contribute to high-quality, sustainable built environments.

You will mentor junior engineers and engage with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery across the project lifecycle in a truly international setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Services Engineering.
• Licensed Mechanical Engineer in Poland or pursuing chartership.
• Experience leading mechanical design teams on Data Centres and Science & Industry projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive the delivery of mechanical design packages across the full project lifecycle.
• Lead, coach, and review a team of engineers to high technical standards.
• Design HVAC systems in a BIM environment.

Skills

German language

Education

Degree in Mechanical Services Engineering

Licensed Mechanical Engineer in Poland

Tools

BIM software

Job description

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Poland.

Accelerate your career, and help shape a future with purpose at Arup.

For more than 75 years, Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have helped us shape a better world. With over 20,000 colleagues globally, we deliver iconic projects where innovation, sustainability, and performance come together.

Our Poland offices in Warsaw and Krakow are fast-growing teams of 200+ colleagues, working closely with Arup teams around the world.

The Opportunity

You’re a curious, passionate engineer who takes ownership, builds trust quickly, and consistently delivers high-quality design.

As part of multidisciplinary project teams, you’ll lead the delivery of mechanical (HVAC) design packages -from the first brief through scheme and detailed design to installation and commissioning.

You’ll grow quickly in a role with strong development prospects, working on complex projects across Mission Critical (Data Centres) and Science & Industry.

Backed by Arup’s commitment to learning and development, you’ll keep building your skills in a supportive, challenging, and truly international environment.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer At Arup, You Will

• Drive the delivery of mechanical design packages across the full project lifecycle.
• Partner proactively with stakeholders—architects, discipline experts, clients, contractors, authorities, and public service providers to keep delivery moving.
• Design HVAC systems in a BIM environment.
• Proficient use of design-support software for HVAC systems
• Lead, challenge, and coach a team of engineers—coordinating and reviewing work to a high standard.
• Set and uphold high technical and quality standards across all designs and deliverables.
• Review contractors’ design submissions, procedures, and schedules—and ensure they meet requirements.
• Communicate progress, risks, and next steps clearly to project management.
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers—helping them grow their capability and confidence.
• Champion best practice by actively contributing to Arup’s Mechanical Skills Network.
• Help us win new work by bringing ideas, insights, and technical leadership to proposals and conversations.

Does this role inspire you?

Qualifications

We're looking for someone passionate about sustainable building design and technically excellent engineering solutions. These are the essential skills and qualifications for the position:

• Degree in Mechanical Services Engineering.
• Licensed Mechanical Engineer in Poland for design or currently working towards chartership.

We Also Value

• Deep knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations in Poland, and/or in EU (Germany, Netherlands) .
• Experience leading the mechanical design teams, ideally on Data Canters and Science & Industry projects.
• Confident communication in German, at all levels.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits That Work For You

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.
• Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible Working Model: Flexible Working allows members to integrate their work and personal lives alongside needs of our business.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. We're here to support you.

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?