Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead the design and delivery of advanced mechanical and HVAC solutions for SIT projects in critical environments. You’ll guide model-based design and simulations, ensuring high performance and efficiency, while mentoring junior engineers. The position blends technical leadership with client-facing collaboration and project oversight to meet strategic objectives. You join a values-driven, inclusive culture at Arup, contributing to impactful, sustainable infrastructure globally.

Pay / Benefits

• Profit Share
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Flexible benefits
• Learning opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead development of detailed design models and simulations for mechanical and HVAC systems
• Design complex mechanical systems for critical environments with a focus on cooling performance
• Develop innovative HVAC solutions leveraging cutting-edge technologies
• Manage project activities to align with strategic and commercial goals
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Represent the team in internal and client-facing meetings with technical insights
• Oversee designated segments of design projects ensuring quality and precision
• Coordinate work with other disciplines and in-house specialists

Key requirements

• Chartered Engineer in Building Services or within 6–12 months of achieving it (CIBSE / IMechE)
• Significant consulting experience in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience across design and construction stages including cooling, PUE/WUE, resilience/TIER, testing/commissioning
• Proficiency with design and energy modelling tools
• Experience leading Mechanical Engineering solutions across multiple projects (calculations, models, reports, drawings, specs)
• Supervising and coordinating multidisciplinary teams

• leadership
• mentorship
• client-facing communication
• HVAC design for critical environments
• energy modelling
• design modelling software

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