Graduate Facilities Management Engineer

A Future with purpose

At Arup we’re dedicated to sustainable development and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We solve the world's most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible. We explore challenges with curiosity and creativity - using technology, imagination and rigour to deliver remarkable outcomes.

The Opportunity 

Right now, we're looking for a Graduate Facilities Management Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team. 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 professional qualifications.  

You'll help us to deliver effective and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients. While you'll have : Whilst you will have some responsibility from day one, we will give you the opportunity to progress further and broaden your skills. 

As a graduate engineer, your role will include undertaking: 

• Condition surveys  
• Assessment of existing buildings  
• Report writing and contributing towards strategies to help achieve Carbon targets 
• Preparation of asset registers; maintenance specifications or tenders and procuring maintenance contracts 
• Undertake audits of compliance and statutory regulations associated with the operation of buildings and portfolios.  
• Auditing maintenance contractors 
• Life-cycle assessments and costing.  
• Review of designs for maintainability 

You will need to possess a good understanding of: 

• Excel, including creating solution generated formats 
• Databases 
• Have experience / understanding of AutoCAD 
• Presentation aids such as Power BI and a good understanding of digital formats in general 

You'll be working in a multi-disciplinary office, delivering projects in collaboration with project teams as well as external architects, surveyors, contractors and clients for projects across a wide range of markets. You'll have the opportunity to work on a range of projects, some of these will be located outside of the UK and at different project stages.  

Is this role right for you? 

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

• Master's degree in, Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering, however a strong Bachelors degree in these subjects will also be considered  
• Studying, or have studied, an IMechE, a CIBSE or an Engineering Council accredited course  
• Have a desire and plan for working towards your CEng and full membership of a recognised professional institution 
• A keen interest in developing digital tools to aid automation of processes  
• Enthusiasm for a career in assisting clients maximise the life of their buildings / assets underpinned by an understanding of our sector and work  
• Demonstrate a creative and inquisitive approach to problem solving 
• Seek to improve existing ways of working, by finding efficiencies in processes  
• The aptitude to work on your own initiative and be proactive 

We're looking for people who are curious and ready to evolve how you think and work. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. If you can share your knowledge and ideas and encourage others to do the same; whilst having a desire to deliver excellent services for clients – we'd like to hear from you. 

You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2024.

What we offer you

Beyond a great salary and stimulating, technically challenging work, Arup offers a range of additional benefits to its people.

As a membership organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme. Our members also have access to a range of broader wellbeing benefits.

You’ll have access to lots of learning and development opportunities. This includes a structured induction and ongoing training through Arup university.

Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to utilise your technical expertise to do meaningful work that strengthens the resilience of communities and places to improve lives through Arup's community engagement programme.

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