Principal Mechanical Engineer
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.
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The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for a chartered Mechanical Engineer who is looking for technically challenging work on cutting edge projects, to become a permanent member of our creative, friendly Building Engineering Team in the Midlands (based in either the Nottingham or Birmingham offices). You will be a key part of a multidisciplinary, collaborative team of 110+ Engineers and Technicians between the two offices. Our projects are global and will allow you to work with and succeed in an international, multi-cultural business environment. You will work on some of the most exciting and innovative buildings across the world with leading architects. The team are currently involved in projects world-wide from concept design through to practical completion. Current and recent projects include rail work, significant science and industry projects in the UK, education sector at local universities and complex/sustainable residential and healthcare works.
You will be actively involved in driving the design and delivery of building services systems with experience in all aspects of your discipline as well as developing system strategies, including communication with the project team and relevant parties. You will have experience of directing the comfort and thermal analysis of buildings and spaces, managing the production of models, drawings, reports and specifications to budgets and deadlines and supervising and coordinating the work of others, including other disciplines and in-house specialists. Experience in the Science, Industry and Technology sector at detailed design stage or Rail buildings at all DAL stages.
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?
We are looking to speak to people who:
- Actively support the performance, work and development of others, providing guidance, training, and motivational and directional feedback.
- Have knowledge and interest in sustainable building design in terms of both energy and carbon, challenging yourself and the rest of the design team to achieve the optimum outcome for the project.
- Have strong commercial awareness and experience in predicting, planning and managing resource requirements to achieve financial targets.
- Have experience in using and leading the use of energy modelling software, ideally IES.
Not ready to apply yet? Contact me via email rachel.connolly@arup.com
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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 www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Rachel Connolly 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
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Closing date: 23rd May 2024
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