Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Arup is a UK-headquartered independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants, and technical specialists offering a wide range of professional services. With 90 offices in 35 countries, their 19,000+ staff make a positive difference in the world through their work.
The Opportunity
Act as a key member of multidisciplinary project teams, delivering high-quality building services designs while supervising junior engineers and CAD staff and ensuring outputs meet time and cost constraints. Lead the development of calculations, drawings, tender documentation, feasibility studies, and reports, while progressing toward professional chartership. Work with significant autonomy, reporting to the Project Manager/Director, and collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders including clients, architects, and contractors. Responsible for interpreting client briefs, coordinating with co-professionals, representing the discipline in meetings, contributing to innovative design solutions, overseeing BIM and engineering teams, conducting site inspections, and managing small to medium-sized projects.
Responsibilities:
Undertake conceptual design studies, sketching, and report preparation while delivering detailed mechanical designs including HVAC, water services, drainage, fire protection, and specialist systems. Review and mentor junior engineers, support their development, and ensure high-quality, coordinated design outputs aligned with specifications and drawings. Contribute to cost estimation, develop and evaluate design options, and maintain strong coordination with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. Prepare specifications, contract documents, and technical reports, attend design meetings, and conduct site inspections, FATs, and commissioning support. Promote sustainable and innovative design solutions, ensure integration of building services within overall design, manage multiple project responsibilities, and build strong industry relationships while continuously enhancing technical expertise.
Is this role right for you?
We are looking for individuals who:
Degree in Building Services, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering with progress toward Chartered/Professional Engineer status
Minimum 12 years of post-qualification experience in mechanical design
Strong expertise in data centres, healthcare, laboratories, HVAC systems, pressure cascades, and specialist gases
Experience across medium to large-scale multidisciplinary projects
Good knowledge of industry standards, codes, and sustainable design practices
Skilled in system design software and BIM environments, with Revit as an added advantage
Well-organised, adaptable team player with the ability to deliver projects on time and within budget
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Reward and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary at all levels, and one of the best benefits packages in our sector. Core benefits include Provident Fund contribution, NPS option, Mediclaim cover (incl. family), Term Life and Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Prog. scheme for the family to safeguard your physical and mental wellbeing. In addition, all permanent employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme. Subject to scheme rules employees can receive two Profit Share payments per year, which are dependent on the firm’s financial performance.
Different people, shared values.
At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.
At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. Our internal employee networks - BAME, Culture, Disability, LGBTQ+ and Women - provide a space for you to express your views and to make a positive difference - discover more about life at Arup here.
At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to our recruitment team and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout your application.
At Arup, we appreciate that everyone’s circumstances are different and having the freedom to flex the way we work is essential to our wellbeing. If flexibility matters to you let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.
What happens next?
If this could be the next step in your journey, please apply online. All applications will be considered, and we will try our very best to respond to you within 72 hours of receiving your application.
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We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.
