Senior Mechanical Engineer
Job Title – Senior/Principle Mechanical Engineer
Location – Glasgow
Joining Arup
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The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer who is chartered or close to chartership and who is looking for technically testing work on cutting-edge projects, to become a permanent member of our creative, friendly Building Engineering Team in Glasgow.
You will work on some of the most exciting and innovative buildings across the world with our architects. The team are currently involved with over 100 projects world-wide from concept design through to practical completion. Current and recent projects include commercial, education, healthcare, leisure, data centres, historic buildings, hotels, industrial sectors.
You will be a key part of a multidisciplinary, combined team of 200+ Engineers and Technicians within the wider North Region. Our projects are global and will allow you to work with and succeed in an international, multi-cultural business environment with a strong focus on sustainability in all we do.
The role will see you:
- Working on systems including air conditioning heating, natural and mechanical ventilation, and building controls, appreciation of their impact on the environment and collaborating across disciplines to minimise it.
- Liaising with clients, architects and contractors for the delivery of designs.
- Predicting and planning resources and associated costs/fees from a basic appreciation of operating costs.
- Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior members of the team
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’re looking for a candidate who:
- Has qualification in Mechanical, Building Services or Architectural Engineering.
- Is a Chartered Engineer or close to obtaining chartered status via an appropriate professional institution such as IMechE or CIBSE
- Has knowledge and interest in sustainable building design in terms of both energy and carbon, and satisfying associated regulatory and voluntary codes
- Has knowledge of current regulations and emerging technologies.
- Has expertise and developing knowledge in using IES software for energy modelling
Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Marek Mazurowski (marek.mazurowski@arup.com). Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.
If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community https://arupwhg.avature.net/talentwhere you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.
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 Marek Mazurowski (marek.mazurowski@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
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Closing date: 17th January 2024