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Mechanical Engineer (Data Centres), Glasgow
Client: Arup
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: ff35bb5d2793
Job Views: 3
Posted: 02.07.2025
Expiry Date: 16.08.2025
Job Description:
Job Title - Mechanical Engineer (Data Centres)
Location - Newcastle or Glasgow
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 is delivering some of the world’s most efficient data centres. We are committed to working according to UN Sustainability guidelines and supporting our clients on their journey to becoming climate neutral.
Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it!
The Opportunity
We are looking for a talented mechanical engineer to join our data centre project delivery team in the North of the UK. You will be part of a large multi-disciplinary team delivering services to our international data centre clients.
We are a group of designers and engineers who overcome complex challenges in the built environment with creativity, technical expertise, passion and a commitment to designing with a social purpose. We are looking to fill this permanent role which will offer excellent prospects for career development and the opportunity to be involved in a diverse and interesting range of projects.
As an integral member of our multi-disciplinary engineering team, you will be responsible for packages within the mechanical discipline and will be expected to take them from initial brief through scheme & detail design to installation and commissioning support.
This role will harness your core mechanical engineering skills and experience to provide technical guidance on discipline specific data centre projects, as well as mentoring and developing junior colleagues. The role will also provide an opportunity to use and develop your management skills and experience in the delivery of design packages of smaller and medium-sized projects.
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 are looking for a candidate who:
* Is degree qualified in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (IET / CIBSE accredited) & working towards Chartership.
* Is a team player who has experience of working on data centre or mission-critical projects & who enjoys working in a vibrant international environment on high profile projects where sustainability is central to the design.
* Has proven experience leading & delivering design packages through all project stages, including design, construction, testing and commissioning.
* Strong technical knowledge in chilled water systems, HVAC, and fuel systems design, with a commitment to delivering high-quality documentation.
* Can contribute to design workshops on topics such as energy efficiency (PUE), resilience (TIER levels), and business continuity & is willing to travel.
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.
Our Application Process
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