Mechanical Engineer - Building Services

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join.

Job description - the role

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

Candidate Profile: Key accountabilities, skills & experience

Purpose of the role:

Aviation Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) design team, delivering Mechanical building services and specialist aircraft systems for complex aviation facilities. This role involves leading Mechanical design, supporting multidisciplinary project teams, and guiding junior engineers across a range of aviation projects.

What you’ll do: Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design of mechanical building services including HVAC, ventilation, chilled water, heating systems, compressed air and specialist process ventilation.
• Develop design packages from concept through detailed design, ensuring compliance with Arup methodologies, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Interface with multidisciplinary teams including structural, electrical, and digital engineering teams to deliver coordinated building systems for complex engineering environments.
• Undertake site visits, surveys, inspections, and technical assurance activities during construction and commissioning phases.
• Prepare engineering documentation including calculations, specifications, technical reports, schedules, and equipment selections.

The skills you’ll need:

• Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
• Knowledge of mechanical building systems design, including HVAC, cooling systems, process ventilation and building services integration.
• Proven experience delivering multi-disciplinary engineering projects in technical or highly regulated environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, perform mechanical calculations, and review MEP design packages.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists.

AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements.