Senior Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Senior Mechanical Engineer at Arup leads mechanical design packages for new, retrofit and refurbishment projects, fostering low-energy, maintainable building services. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and shape performance-focused strategies in Southampton’s growing Building Engineering group. The role blends design leadership, project delivery and business development within a collaborative, globally connected firm. You’ll contribute to sustainable outcomes aligned with Arup’s mission and values.

Pay / Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design work packages from feasibility to handover
• Develop heating, cooling, ventilation, water, controls and plant strategies with low-energy emphasis
• Lead calculations, system selection, design analysis and technical decisions
• Coordinate inputs across disciplines (architecture, structure, electrical, PHE, specialists)
• Manage models, drawings, reports, specs and quality targets
• Review work, guide junior engineers, and provide feedback
• Plan discipline inputs, forecast time, coordinate resources, and support bids or client discussions

Key requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related discipline
• Chartered Engineer status or close to chartership
• Strong practical understanding of mechanical services and plant coordination
• Experience delivering mechanical design for new build, refurbishment or retrofit projects
• Ability to lead design elements and coordinate small multidisciplinary teams
• Interest in sustainable building design and operational performance
• Experience with modelling tools such as IES, TAS, EnergyPlus or DesignBuilder
• Knowledge of relevant standards, regulations, CIBSE guidance, health and safety and best practices

• Collaborative mindset
• Strong communication and leadership
• Proactive risk management
• IES
• TAS
• EnergyPlus

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