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Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Through our work, we make a positive difference in the world.

Our Mechanical Engineers apply their specialist skills to buildings projects across the globe. We offer our clients a broad spectrum of expertise and consulting services in, but not limited to, the following types of developments:
Commercial developments
Residential
Museums/Art galleries
Schools
Universities
Theatres
Hotels
Sports facilities
Laboratories
Hospitals
Data centres
Airports
Railway stations
Large-scale manufacturing plants

As one of the world’s leading building design consultancies, we offer clients the creativity, innovation and technical know-how to continually deliver their projects on schedule and on budget, without compromise.

Role

We are currently recruiting for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our well-established, multi-disciplinary team of creative professionals. We offer an accredited training scheme to support you in obtaining a professional qualification. Typical responsibilities could include:
Developing sustainable design solutions for building environments
Working with building users and clients to agree design briefs that respond to users’ needs
Designing environmental and energy strategies and masterplans
Developing thermal and energy models to analyse building physics
Collaborating with architects and other designers in meetings and workshops to prepare and coordinate integrated building designs
Designing, calculating and specifying building services systems
Spatial coordination, including the use of 3D and Building Information modelling (BIM)
Preparing sketches, drawings and models
Undertaking technical studies and writing reports
Visiting construction sites and liaising with contractors and commissioning engineers
Carrying out visual surveys and investigations

You will provide support to team members to deliver an effective and professional service to our clients. Due to the multi-disciplinary nature of our design teams, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experts in the following fields: Electrical Engineers, Public Health Engineers, Structural Engineers, Fire Engineers, Acousticians, Cost Consultants, Architects and Project Managers.

What we look for

We encourage our Graduate Mechanical Engineers to demonstrate creative problem solving, innovation, drive and motivation, a willingness to learn about our sector, and a desire to effectively deliver an excellent service to our clients.

As such, we are looking for the following qualifications, skills and attributes in you:

Qualifications:
Either a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or other related discipline, at 2.1 or above
Studying, or have studied, an IMechE, CIBSE or Engineering Council accredited course

Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Team working and collaboration
Attention to detail and accuracy in your work
Understanding the needs of clients and the project team members
Strong analytical skills
Commercial awareness
An understanding of and an interest in sustainability
An understanding of Revit or 3D modelling software is an advantage, but is not essential

Behaviours
Be planned and organised in your approach to work and meeting deadlines
Enthusiasm for a career in building design, underpinned by a knowledge and understanding of our sector and work
Demonstrate a creative and inquisitive approach to problem solving
Enjoy working as part of a close-knit team
Seek to improve existing ways of working, by finding efficiencies in processes
The aptitude to work on your own initiative and be proactive
Be flexible to the needs of the business, and changes to project plans
Be dedicated to the delivery of projects, and the development of the team and business as a whole

In return, we offer the following:
A competitive salary
Profit share scheme
A comprehensive benefits package, including a flexible benefits fund and highly competitive pension
An interesting and varied workload
The opportunity to work on international projects through our unique Early Development Scholarship
A supportive and friendly team, based in an excellent working environment
Technically challenging projects that will stretch and challenge your skills
Support towards professional accreditation and career development opportunities

Additional Information

The deadline for applications is Sunday 6th December 2015. Assessment sessions will take place in our London office in December 2015 and January 2016.
The Graduate Welcome and Skills Week will take place in September 2016. Although we can be flexible on start dates we would hope that the successful candidate will join their peers for this event.

Date Posted: 28/09/2015