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Location: Birmingham / Nottingham.
Arup’s Purpose
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
The Opportunity
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.
The Role
As a Mechanical Building Services Engineer, you will play a key role in our Building Services Engineering team, contributing to multidisciplinary projects. You’ll provide guidance to graduates and oversee the work and development of apprentices involved in your projects. Based in either our Birmingham or Nottingham city centre office, you’ll be part of a team of over 30 mechanical engineers and technicians. The Midlands offices are part of a wider Property team of more than 110 civil, structural, electrical and mechanical engineers.
Key Responsibilities
* Contribute to all stages of projects—from feasibility to completion—across sectors such as advanced manufacturing, healthcare, education, energy, sport, commercial, and mixed‑use developments.
* Help clients progress toward zero carbon goals through innovative and sustainable design.
* Support Arup’s digital transformation by exploring automation and integrated digital design solutions.
Requirements
* Ideally has an MEng degree in Mechanical, Architectural, or Building Services Engineering and is working towards / close to obtaining Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution (e.g., IMechE or CIBSE).
* Brings experience in Mechanical Building Services design for medium to large‑scale projects, including calculations and report writing.
* Demonstrates knowledge of low or zero carbon technologies and UK Building Regulations/CIBSE design guidance.
* Is proficient in BIM environments, particularly using Revit, and has experience with dynamic thermal modelling (preferably IES).
* Is enthusiastic about working across a diverse range of projects and sectors & is experienced enough to mentor and provide guidance to more junior members of the team.
What We Offer You
At Arup, we care about each member’s success. We offer a competitive, fair and equitable pay package along with benefits that support health and wellbeing, learning opportunities and a chance to have an impact through the work you do. The package also includes private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance, income protection and flexible benefits to suit your needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Application Process
To understand what to expect next, please visit our recruitment process page.
Closing Date
22nd November 2025 – We may close the role earlier if we receive a large number of applications.
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