Mechanical Engineer – Building Services

Job title:

Mechanical Engineer – Building Services

Company

Arup

Job description

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 mechanical engineers provide simple and elegant solutions that enhance the long-term value of properties. Our experience encompasses passive and energy-efficient solutions that contribute to sustainable building design for better performing services in existing and new buildings.

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The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer who is looking for technically inspiring work on cutting-edge projects, to join our growing Building Engineering Team in Edinburgh. We are looking for a passionate engineer with excellent design and technical skills who enjoys working collaboratively with local and national teams on a variety of project scales and typologies, in Edinburgh and across the UK

Current group focus areas include public sector, industry, and arts and culture. We are seeking to grow our business in commercial and mixed-use developments, with a specific focus on repurpose and refurbishment, and a general focus on zero-carbon buildings, and our new hire would be key to reinforcing and developing our capabilities in these areas. The diversity of workload and strength of client links has meant strong growth over the last year and a need for new team members to join our creative team. Recent and current projects include the UK’s first Net Zero prison, the V&A Museum in Dundee, retrofit feasibility studies for a number of listed buildings, and a large commercial office development in London’s Southbank with Make Architects.

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?

The successful candidate will work with senior engineers, technician teams and graduate engineers to deliver excellence on projects across all stages from inception to completion. The role will be closely linked with the architectural and engineering design of a large variety of new and existing building developments, working in close collaboration with local and national architectural practices and developers in Edinburgh and the UK.

Projects will include the inception, calculation, modelling and design of mechanical engineering systems from concept to tender phase, construction, hand over and post-completion evaluation. This is an exciting opportunity to take a steering role in the sustainable outcome on your projects, working closely with the architect and other team members in the development of the building form to align with design principles and energy and sustainability strategies.

You will be responsible for supervising junior staff to deliver mechanical design solutions that encompass the latest design thinking on low energy design, natural ventilation, sustainability and zero carbon. You will coordinate the design analysis and working with the team to optimise mechanical systems for operational energy and/or embodied carbon. You will also be involved in the designing of mechanical and public health systems including HVAC (Heating, Cooling and Ventilation) and domestic water and drainage systems, producing design documentation including models, drawings, reports and specifications.

Requirements

• A background and a good understanding of the design of mechanical building services.
• BSc qualified in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
• A willingness to adapt and develop to solve analytical challenges relating to energy usage, temperatures and other relevant engineering parameters.
• Ideally you will have experience of thermal modelling (Part L / TM 54 etc) and be capable of producing building energy models using one of the widely used software (i.e. IES, TAS, Energy Plus, Design Builder).
• Ideally you will have knowledge of using Revit or 3D design and coordination software.

Not ready to apply just yet or have some questions? Contact Rachel at 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 .

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Rachel Connolly at rachel.connolly@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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Closing date: 29th of March 2024

Expected salary

Location

Edinburgh – Midlothian

Job date

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 02:36:19 GMT

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