Senior Mechanical Engineer

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Limerick. Design the future of sustainable buildings. Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Our Building Engineering team sits at the heart of Arup's commitment to sustainable development. We engineer innovative solutions that minimize environmental impact while creating comfortable, healthy, and high-performing spaces for people to live, work, and thrive in Ireland and beyond.
The Opportunity Lead a team of passionate engineers and help us revolutionize sustainable building and industrial design in a thriving Limerick market. Drive innovation in low-carbon building services and contribute to projects that directly address climate change challenges. This role offers significant long-term career development opportunities within a supportive and collaborative environment.
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Arup, you will: Lead the design and delivery of complex building services projects across various sectors (science, industry, technology, healthcare, etc.).Develop innovative and sustainable mechanical solutions, incorporating net-zero carbon principles, embodied carbon analysis, and circular economy strategies.Collaborate with multidisciplinary, international teams to ensure seamless project integration.Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team.Oversee contractor coordination, ensuring successful delivery and commissioning of mechanical installations.Does this role inspire you? We're looking for someone passionate about sustainable building design and technically excellent engineering solutions. These are the essential skills and qualifications for the position:
Minimum 6 years of post-qualification design experience within a consultancy environment.We also value:
Chartered Engineer status (or near chartered) with a proven track record in delivering innovative mechanical engineering solutions.Experience in the UE or UK market is preferred, but not essential.Strong knowledge of Irish building regulations (including BCAR) and relevant industry standards.Experience managing contractors and overseeing on-site work, including commissioning and maintenance considerations.Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.Why Arup? At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Benefits that work for you: Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup, we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme.Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness and respect.At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.
We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. We're here to support you.
Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?

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