Graduate - Tunnel Ventilation Engineer

Arup Graduate Mechanical Engineer – Tunnel Ventilation role designing and analysing ventilation and mechanical systems for tunnels, rail, rapid transit and underground infrastructure, using aerodynamics, thermodynamics, CFD and numerical simulation.

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.      

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.  

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our team of bright professionals in Tunnel Ventilation. From your first day, you'll join an unrivalled community of experts, where everyone is supported in their career path and encouraged to work towards a professional qualification.  

You will help us to deliver effective and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients. While you'll have a great deal of responsibility from day one, we'll give you the chance to take on more as you progress and broaden your skills. You will focus on mechanical design and analysis of tunnels and underground networks including; rapid transit systems, rail, automatic people movers, road tunnels, and cable tunnels.

You will also have the opportunity to work on building services projects to gain exposure in all aspects of mechanical services. Our projects are often international, giving you the chance to work across other work cultures and countries.  

The person is expected to have a good comprehension of aerodynamics and thermodynamics, numerical analysis and simulation, such as CFD. Experience of tunnel ventilation is not required. Knowledge of design projects would be beneficial. You may have the opportunity to be involved in other aspects of mechanical systems design for buildings, including ventilation systems, heating, piped services etc.  

You will provide support to team members to deliver an effective and professional service to our clients. Due to the multi-disciplinary nature of our design teams, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experts in the following fields: Architecture, Electrical Engineers, Environmental Services Engineers, Fire Engineers, Acousticians, Tunnelling and Geotechnical Engineers, and Project Managers  

Is this role right for you?  

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:  

• Master's degree in Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, alternatively Physics or Applied Mathematics.  

• Studying, or have studied, a course accredited by the Engineering Council or other accrediting body  

• graduate membership of an appropriate professional institution such as the IMechE or be prepared to join a relevant professional body  

• Possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel  

• Good understanding of aerodynamics and thermodynamics, numerical analysis and simulation, such as CFD  

• Some experience with coding languages such as MATLAB, Python, Powerbi or Visual Basics Excel  

• Artificial intelligence to help with repetitive data processing Automation of data processing  

• Enthusiasm for a career in building and infrastructure (station and tunnel) design, underpinned by a knowledge and understanding of our sector and work  

• Analytical thought process  

• Presentation & communication skills  

• Seek to improve existing ways of working, by finding efficiencies in processes  

• The aptitude to work on your own initiative and be proactive  

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:  

• Full working rights in the country of application  

• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role  

• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.  

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;  

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.  

• Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.  

• Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.  

• Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

Eligibility  

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.

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 permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.  

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.  

We also provide for our permanent members 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.