Senior Mechanical Engineer

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

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, architects, consultants, and technical specialists, working across every aspect of today’s-built environment. Together we help our clients solve their most complex challenges – turning exciting ideas into tangible reality as we strive to find a better way and shape a better world. As one of the world's leading building design consultancies, we offer clients the innovation and technical know-how to continually deliver their projects on schedule and on budget, without compromise. 

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The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary teams in Mauritius. We pride ourselves on our extensive collaborative network and our strength in numbers. 

Your primary tasks include:

You'll use your expertise in MEP engineering to work with cross-disciplinary teams and deliver successful design outcomes, managing and overseeing multidisciplinary projects, providing technical assistance, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers. You will steer feasibility studies, design work, and on-site activities for building projects, both new constructions and refurbishments, contributing to the overall management of MEP projects, ensuring successful project delivery within budget and timelines. You will drive the digital transformation of the organization, seeking automation opportunities, and utilizing integrated digital design approaches. Proficiency in Revit is mandatory, and you will be expected to become proficient within your probation period.

You will Interpret client briefs, developing designs, and collaborating with external partners to explore and convey design solutions, bringing innovation and best practices to projects, sharing knowledge, and providing guidance and training to the team. You will take overall accountability for the design, technical delivery, quality, and management of complex projects. Mentoring and developing a high-performing engineering team. Planning and organizing your time effectively to meet project requirements and deadlines. Preparing specifications, proposals, and documentation using standard methods and techniques.

Building and maintaining client relationships will play a big part in your role to ensure customer satisfaction and future business prospects. Adhering to office procedures, standards, and legislative requirements related to workplace behaviour and safety. In summary, as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will utilize your expertise to collaborate on projects, manage teams, deliver successful designs, and contribute to the digital transformation of the organization.

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 individuals with the following experience –

• Knowledge in the successful design and delivery of the main Building Services Mechanical systems such as HVAC, sustainable design, and be conversant with public health systems and electrical infrastructure.
• Strong project management skills, including financial accountability for projects.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and adapt to changing conditions.
• High standards, motivation, and ability to inspire others.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email Karin Spies Karin.spies@arup.com

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What we Offer

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), 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 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 Karin Spies Karin.spies@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.

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