Mechanical Engineer – HVAC

Overview

In this role you contribute to sustainable building design by delivering mechanical engineering for heating, cooling, ventilation and water systems within multidisciplinary teams. You’ll grow toward chartership while collaborating with colleagues across the UK and internationally on new build, retrofit and refurbishment projects. The position sits in Arup’s Building Engineering team in Southampton, offering access to expert guidance and a culture that values technical quality and positive impact. You will help shape energy-efficient design and maintainable solutions at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• profit share
• private medical insurance
• life assurance
• accident insurance
• income protection
• flexible benefits

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical calculations and analysis for heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic water and plant systems
• Prepare design information, sketches, schedules, technical notes, reports and specifications with senior support
• Contribute to thermal comfort, energy and sustainability analyses using modelling outputs
• Support Revit models, drawings, spatial coordination and other design deliverables
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop coordinated, maintainable design solutions
• Attend design meetings, record actions and communicate progress, risks and support needs
• Support site activities including visits, inspections, queries and reviews under guidance
• Participate in design reviews, knowledge networks and CPD to build technical knowledge and professional qualifications

Key requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related discipline
• Working towards professional qualification through CIBSE, IMechE or another relevant body
• Developing understanding of mechanical building services (heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic water)
• Interest in sustainable design, energy efficiency, carbon reduction and operational performance
• Ability to produce clear calculations, drawings, schedules and written outputs with support
• Developing knowledge of standards, regulations, CIBSE guidance and industry best practice
• Familiarity with Revit, IES, Hevacomp, Excel or similar
• Good communication, curiosity, attention to detail and commitment to professional development

• Good communication
• Curiosity
• Attention to detail
• Revit
• IES
• Hevacomp

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