Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Utilities

Joining Arup

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Around the globe, Arup’s mechanical engineers bring specialist expertise to solutions for buildings, transport infrastructure and energy, water and waste utilities. Our comprehensive services to the energy, water and resources sectors include development of solutions for utilities and infrastructure assets, industrial processes and manufacturing systems, renewable energy and storage and sustainable mechanical system design. We are trusted to bring inventive solutions to complex technical challenges.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a senior mechanical engineer for one of our offices in the north with experience delivering water utility projects. We are looking for a colleague with technical capabilities who is passionate about engineering, people, the environment and providing an excellent service.

You will be involved in delivering projects across the water industry, for water utilities and treatment as well as industrial water systems.

You will support our pipeline of feasibility and design projects as part of the AMP8 delivery frameworks for United Utilities, Severn Trent Water and others. You will provide key mechanical input to projects and be responsible for supporting and engaging less experienced staff. You will undertake work winning activities and have a desire to build networks within the industry.

You will have the opportunity to make a difference - to Arup, to our staff and to the clients and communities we serve. With collaboration at its core our team works with major Energy, Water and Industrial clients as well as numerous individual commissions. Our multi-disciplinary engineers work closely together on a wide variety of utility and industrial projects across the UK and beyond. Our work is hugely rewarding, making a positive difference to people and the environment as well as pushing the boundaries of technical and digital innovation.

The available positions are for senior engineers with experience in water, including treatment facilities, pumping systems and pipework. We want people who are self-motivated and able to adapt to the demands of projects and clients, who will enjoy solving problems and working with our multidisciplinary teams to deliver high quality solutions.

Is this role right for you?

We Are Seeking The Below Skills And Knowledge

• A demonstrable track record of mechanical engineering feasibility and design in the water utilities industry including water or wastewater treatment and transmission systems.
• Knowledge of relevant design tools techniques and methods which may include BIM, Plant 3D or other specialist packages.
• Good knowledge of pumping system design standards and best practice.
• Degree qualified, likely Masters level Engineering Degree or equivalent experience.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with IMechE or relevant body, or progressing toward chartership

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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 of 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.

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