Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Arup

Copenhagen, Denmark

You will be responsible for the leading mechanical design of multi-disciplinary projects in the healthcare and science and industry sectors, providing input to these projects and managing a project team including junior resources.

As a technical expert, you will be the mechanical skills champion for Arup’s Copenhagen office, actively engaging with other regional skills leaders and promoting development of junior staff.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer -Arup, you will:

Project Work:

• Managing and coordinating the mechanical discipline on large projects, leading the project mechanical team ;;
• Coordination of work with all members of design teams (architect, engineers of all disciplines, QS etc.);
• Communicating and interfacing with the client, contractor and their consultants Leading and directing mechanical discussions with contractors as the client representative; 
• Developing and reviewing HVAC, water system, and building control designs for reliability and energy performance;
• Designing and reviewing design work of intermediate and junior engineers;
• Ensuring that all designs and documents are prepared to the highest standards;
• Compiling project reports;
• Conceptual design studies and reports;
• Reviewing contractor’s design submissions, procedures, schedules etc. to ensure compliance with contract documents;
• Reporting project progress to project management.

Skills Leader:

• Actively engaging in the Europe Region Mechanical Skills Network as skills champion for Denmark;
• Mentoring and development of junior and intermediate engineers in the group.

Business development:

• Working in bids and tenders for new projects. 

Does this role inspire you?

We're looking for:

• a Degree in Mechanical Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Public Health Engineering or similar;
• Minimum 10 years post-qualification design experience;
• Technically excellent with in-depth knowledge of relevant European standards and regulations. Experience working to Danish standards is preferred;
• Experience leading the mechanical discipline in a range of medium to large-scale projects;
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams on large scale projects, from design through to construction, commissioning, and handover;
• Ability to deliver electrical projects on time and within budget;
• Organised and adaptable with a flexible approach to work;
• Highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges;
• Experience in data centres is preferred;
• Proficient in both written and spoken English and preferably either Danish, Swedish or Norwegian, with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels.