Associate in London

Joining Arup is an independent firm, owned in trust by our employees. The projects we work on are chosen so that we can make a positive difference in the world. This may be as a direct output of the project or where we can influence our client’s direction in a beneficial way. Arup’s Data Centre team are globally recognised as being at the forefront of the Data Centre and Mission Critical facility industry.

Arup’s independent status brings many benefits to the culture of the business, including:

• A supportive environment in which to grow and develop your career
• A globally collaborative environment which enables global expertise to be brought to any project
• Choice over which clients we work with – those who value the innovation and collaborative ethos we bring to projects and the value we add to their wider business.
• Reinvestment into training and research through Invest in Arup funded projects which enable you to investigate and develop opportunities outside of client projects for the wider benefit
• Opportunities to take your career in multiple directions including short- and long-term assignments in the 140 countries we work in.

The Team

Our services in this sector include:

• Site due diligence, Masterplanning
• Fully integrated ACSMEP and specialist design (from security to telecoms)
• Energy efficiency and carbon reduction projects on live facilities
• Whole life cycle carbon analysis
• Merger and acquisition advisory services
• Project, programme and cost management
• Research and advice on new products for the sector

Arup’s Data Centre Team is a global network of Architects, Engineers and Specialist Consultants working with the largest and most innovative businesses in the sector. Whilst many projects are Data Centre focused there are lots of opportunities for involvement in other Critical Facility projects, including Healthcare and TV/Film Studios.

Our clients include developers; enterprise users; telcos; edge; retail and wholesale providers and the major hyperscale cloud services providers. Our London team delivers projects across the UK, Europe, India and Africa. Our unique delivery model of Engineered Architecture co-locates Arup’s Architects, Engineers and specialists as one project team which improves collaboration and coordination. In these highly serviced buildings, our Architects appreciate that the engineering must lead the design and the architecture follows the function - although there is room for design flair and innovation.

The Opportunity

This is a very exciting opportunity to take a leadership role as part of a large and expanding team. You will be given the support to develop your leadership skills with responsibility for leading projects and teams. In time, we would like you to have responsibility for managing client relationships as you develop towards Associate Director.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading and coordinating the design of various projects, taking them from initial brief through scheme & detail design to installation and commissioning support
• Provide technical guidance and design management on multi-disciplinary data centre projects
• Mentoring and development of junior colleagues
• Use and develop your management skills and experience in the delivery of design packages

We expect that you have experience in leading teams of engineers on the development of data centre projects throughout all stages of design and construction and that you will have represented the design and/or discipline team in discussions with the client and contractors regarding topics such as:

• Design of different cooling solutions including chilled water systems
• PUE/WUE calculations and efficiencies
• TIER levels of resilience and business continuity
• Testing and commissioning

Your responsibilities will include:

• Project Planning, Management and Progress Reporting
• Financial performance of projects in association with the Project Director
• Discipline leadership
• Ensuring that all designs and documents are prepared to the highest standards
• Compiling project reports
• Mentoring and development of junior and intermediate engineers in the group
• Travel to project locations as necessary

Is this role right for you? We’re looking for a candidate who can demonstrate:

• Inquisitive nature and desire to investigate and research new opportunities, ways of working and technologies that enhance our Critical Systems offering.
• Desire to develop the Data Centre business through attending industry events, speaking at conferences and developing relationships with industry partners.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary at all levels, and one of the best benefits packages in our sector. Core benefits include cover under the UK Healthcare Plan (private medical insurance), Life Assurance, Accident Insurance, and Income Protection (long term disability) cover. Core benefits are funded by us and made available to all permanent staff in order to support and safeguard your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing. You will also have access to Choice Benefits to help with your work/life balance and financial security. In addition, all permanent employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme. Subject to scheme rules employees can receive two Profit Share payments per year, which are dependent on the firm’s financial performance.

Different People, Shared Values

At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world. At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. Our internal employee networks - BAME, Culture, Disability, LGBTQ+ and Women - provide a space for you to express your views and to make a positive difference.

At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to our recruitment team and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout your application. At Arup, we appreciate that everyone’s circumstances are different and having the freedom to flex the way we work is essential to our wellbeing. If flexibility matters to you let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.

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Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process. Recruitment Agencies - We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

Closing Date – 13th of May 2026 - Please note we may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive many applications, so please ensure you apply early.