Overview
Location: Bristol / Cardiff
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 Building Services Engineers tackle diverse challenges – from sustainable strategies to fire suppression systems, and from drainage in high-rise buildings to supplying ultra-pure water and piping specialist gases and fluids for healthcare, science and industry facilities. Together with our mechanical and electrical engineers, we provide integrated building services to our clients.
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The Opportunity
As a Mechanical Building Services Engineer, you will be a key part of the Building Services Engineering team, working on multidisciplinary projects providing guidance to graduate engineers and working alongside building physicists, sustainability consultants, energy and carbon consultants and BIM modellers. This team forms part of the wider region which includes civil, structural, fire, acoustics, specialist lighting, and other engineering disciplines.
As a digitally skilled Mechanical Building Services Engineer you will:
* Play an active role in all stages of projects from feasibility through to completion across a range of sectors.
* Apply engineering expertise to shape projects, moving them towards net zero carbon.
* Work in an interdisciplinary environment and design buildings that maximise value for clients whilst minimising environmental impact.
* Offer consultancy advice and prepare design reports, specifications, drawings and models to meet project deadlines.
* Contribute to the ongoing digital transformation of the business, seeking new ways to increase efficiency through automation and to offer new services through an integrated digital approach to design.
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 to 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?
We’re looking for a candidate who:
* Holds a degree in Mechanical, Building Services, or Architectural Engineering.
* Is working towards Chartered Engineer status (e.g., via IMechE or CIBSE).
* Has experience in mechanical building services design plus strong knowledge and genuine interest in sustainable building design, with a focus on energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and adherence to current regulatory standards.
* Is confident working in a BIM environment using Revit.
* Has strong coding and digital skills, including backend development using Python, Excel, Power Query or similar tools; automation and AI integration for data processing and design workflows; front-end development using Power BI, Python or other platforms for data visualization; tool development and support including training colleagues and maintaining documentation.
Not ready to apply yet, or have a few questions? Contact Louise Raisbeck. Email: Louise.Raisbeck@arup.com. Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to this email.
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 member to our shared success. As well as competitive 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, and access to flexible benefits to support wellbeing and family 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. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. We create equitable spaces and systems and support inclusion through internal networks and cross-cultural collaboration.
Discover more about life at Arup at http://www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Louise.Raisbeck to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process.
Our Application Process
Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for payment or your bank details as part of our recruitment process. Closing Date: 10 August 2025.
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