Mechanical Building Services Engineer ( Intermediate Level)

Job Title – Mechanical Building Services Engineer ( Intermediate Engineer)

Location: Liverpool

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Arup’s Building Services Engineers tackle diverse challenges – from sustainable strategies to fire suppression systems, and from drainage in high-rise buildings to supplying ultra-pure water and piping specialist gases and fluids for healthcare, science and industry facilities. Together with our mechanical and electrical engineers, we provide integrated building services to our clients.

Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it!

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Mechanical Building Services Engineer ( Intermediate Level) to join our vibrant Building Services Engineering Team. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering multidisciplinary projects and will be responsible for supporting and guiding graduate mechanical engineers and technicians. Based in our Liverpool office, you will be part of a close-knit team of over 15 engineers and technicians, and connected to a wider network of more than 100 professionals across the North West and Yorkshire region.

As a Mechanical Services Engineer, you will apply your technical expertise to help shape projects that contribute to a zero-carbon future. You will work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment where the focus is on designing buildings that provide maximum value to clients while minimising environmental impact. Your involvement will span all stages of project development, from initial feasibility through to final completion, across a diverse range of sectors including commercial, residential, education, energy, sport, healthcare, and mixed-use developments.

You will provide consultancy advice and produce design reports, specifications, and drawings, ensuring that all outputs are delivered on time and within budget. In addition, you will contribute to the ongoing digital transformation of our business by exploring opportunities to enhance efficiency through automation and by supporting the development of integrated digital design services for our clients.

At Arup, you will be part of an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged and valued. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and grow professionally

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?

We’re looking for a candidate who:

• Is Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or Architectural Engineering.
• Is actively working towards Chartered Engineer status through a recognised institution such as IMechE or CIBSE.
• Is experienced in mechanical building services design, with a portfolio that includes a range of building types and project scales.
• Has a strong understanding of sustainable building design, including energy and carbon performance, and familiarity with relevant regulatory and voluntary standards.
• Is proficient in BIM workflows, with hands-on experience using Revit for coordinated, data-rich mechanical design.

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.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

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 http://www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Louise Raisbeck (Louise.Raisbeck@arup.com) 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.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit our https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

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Closing date: 25th August 2025

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