Senior Mechanical Engineer (Data Center)

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

As a Senior Mechanical, Hydraulics & Fire Protection Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of building services solutions across a diverse range of projects, ensuring technical excellence and the highest standards of quality. Working closely with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and the Building Services leadership group, you will provide strategic technical guidance and innovative, sustainable design solutions. This is a client-facing role that offers the opportunity to manage projects, mentor engineers, and contribute to the continued growth and success of our Building Services team.

The Opportunity

·       Lead the concept and detailed design of mechanical, hydraulics, and fire protection systems, ensuring high-quality technical outcomes across all project stages.

·       Prepare and review design calculations, drawings, specifications, tender submissions, and technical documentation for a range of building services systems including HVAC, hydraulics, fire protection, gas, drainage, and building management systems.

·       Manage smaller and medium-sized projects, overseeing programme delivery, budgets, quality, and multidisciplinary team coordination.

·       Build and maintain strong client relationships by preparing reports, presentations, and providing strategic advice on cost-effective and sustainable engineering solutions.

·       Mentor and support less-experienced engineers, contributing to technical development, innovation initiatives, and ongoing team capability building.

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?

·       Relevant experience in building services engineering within a consulting environment, with strong expertise in mechanical, hydraulics, and fire protection systems.

·       Demonstrated experience managing smaller to medium-sized projects and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.

·       Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) and a Washington Accord accredited engineering qualification, with eligibility for RPEQ registration.

·       Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

·       A proactive and resilient approach, with strong leadership capabilities, a commitment to quality, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Omar.Awad@arup.com.

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 eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

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 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

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.
 

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

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