Senior Environmental Physics & Wind 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.

We are an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Through our work, we make a positive difference in the world.

As a Senior Environmental Physics & Wind (EP&W) Engineer you will be working with a creative, innovative, multi-cultural and self-motivated team in India, the wider UKIMEA region and globally. The successful candidate will complement our EP&W team in the UKIMEA by assisting with the building physics, microclimate and/or wind elements across our projects. Due to our geographic location, we are very well positioned to work closely with our Environmental Physics, Building Physics and Wind teams, as well as Fire and Smoke Modelling and Facades teams globally. It's an exciting time to be a part of our growth in India. 

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The Opportunity

You will work on a wide range of projects, lead junior engineers, and draw on support from the wider EP&W team as needed. The role is highly collaborative, working closely with EP&W engineers and multidisciplinary teams across Arup, from early concept advice to advanced modelling for some of the firm’s most high-profile and complex projects.

We are looking for someone who delivers high-quality work on time and on budget, with a proven track record in numerical analysis of internal and external flows to inform design decisions (e.g., wind and thermal comfort, emissions dispersion, ventilation, HVAC, and building physics).

As a senior member of the EP&W Practice, you will bring strong communication and negotiation skills and experience leading project teams. You will mentor and support others, helping the team grow and develop. We actively support learning and development, including access to relevant training.

You will have strong commercial, client-facing skills and represent Arup externally with minimal supervision. An established client network is an advantage. You should have experience in CFD modelling (OpenFOAM, ANSYS CFX or Fluent) and working with geographically distributed teams. Experience in datacentre CFD, microclimate design, dynamic thermal modelling and/or wind engineering is a plus.

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 for candidates with:

• Degree in Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) and Chartered (or close to) with a relevant institution (e.g., IMechE).
• 7+ years in consultancy (incl. 3+ years senior) with sector experience in one or more of: datacentres, property, urban microclimates, labs.
• Modelling skills: CFD (OpenFOAM and/or ANSYS CFX/Fluent), plus dynamic thermal modelling (EnergyPlus/IES or similar); Python and Rhino/Revit exposure preferred.
• Strong project delivery and commercial skills: manage budgets, programme constraints, scope/fee/terms, and change control.
• Leadership and communication: lead and mentor engineers, write clear reports, and present technical solutions (incl. CFD) to clients and stakeholders; excellent English and a collaborative style.
• Business development: contribute to winning work and build strong internal and external networks.

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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