Senior Engineer in City of London

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.

Based in London, we have an exciting opportunity for a ‘Principal / Senior Energy Engineer’. The role involves leading and assisting with the design of energy generation and distribution systems through all stages of a project from energy strategy and feasibility through to site completion. You would work with medium to large scale energy systems, such as heat pumps, steam or hot water boilers, heat distribution networks, controls, plant rooms, thermal storage & fuel storage etc. and integrate energy generation into building developments.

The Opportunity

• Leading multidisciplinary teams in Energy Engineering projects.
• Responsible for leading the interface with the client, project team and other stakeholders.
• Producing high quality proposals to assist in winning work for the team.
• Assisting with design and delivery of on-site electricity generation and distribution systems, including selection of heat pump technologies and plant sizing etc.
• Commercially evaluating different energy systems, leading and assisting with the production of drawings and specifications.
• Surveying and evaluating existing buildings and energy systems.

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 to speak to people who:

• Degree qualified (Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or Energy Engineering)
• Chartered (or very close to achieving chartered status) Engineer with experience in leading and assisting with the design of energy generation and distribution systems through all stages of a project from energy strategy and feasibility through to site completion, working in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Has a commercial awareness and an interest in economics as well as engineering.
• Has a proven understanding of building integrated and utility scale renewables; building energy performance and efficiency standards; regulatory drivers of energy and carbon efficiency.
• Is familiar with and capable to undertake design of energy centres, distribution systems including hot water, steam and chilled water.

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 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.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Aslam Hussain (Aslam.Hussain@arup.com) to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

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