Arup

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Copenhagen.

Accelerate your career, and help shape a future with purpose at Arup,

For more than 75 years, Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have helped us shape a better world. With over 18,000 colleagues globally, we deliver iconic projects where innovation, sustainability, and performance come together.

In Denmark, our work includes the Cityringen Metro, BLOX, and the Camp Adventure observation tower—and we continue to pioneer digital infrastructure projects across Scandinavia.

Our Copenhagen office, based in Axel Towers, is a fast-growing team of 100+ colleagues from Scandinavia and around the world.

The Opportunity

You’re a curious, passionate engineer who takes ownership, builds trust quickly, and consistently delivers high-quality design.

As part of multidisciplinary project teams, you’ll lead the delivery of mechanical (HVAC, plumbing and public health, and fire-fighting) design packages—from the first brief through scheme and detailed design to installation and commissioning.

You’ll grow quickly in a role with strong development prospects, working on complex projects across Mission Critical, Science & Industry, and Healthcare.

Backed by Arup’s commitment to learning and development, you’ll keep building your skills in a supportive, challenging, and truly international environment.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Arup, you will:

• Drive the delivery of mechanical design packages across the full project lifecycle.
• Partner proactively with stakeholders—architects, discipline experts, clients, contractors, authorities, and public service providers—to keep delivery moving.
• Design HVAC, plumbing and public health, and fire-fighting systems in a BIM environment.
• Lead, challenge, and coach a team of engineers—coordinating and reviewing work to a high standard.
• Set and uphold high technical and quality standards across all designs and deliverables.
• Review contractors’ design submissions, procedures, and schedules—and ensure they meet requirements.
• Communicate progress, risks, and next steps clearly to project management.
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers—helping them grow their capability and confidence.
• Champion best practice by actively contributing to Arup’s Mechanical Skills Network in Denmark.
• Help us win new work by bringing ideas, insights, and technical leadership to proposals and conversations.

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:

• Degree in Mechanical Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering/Byggeteknology.
• Minimum 8 years post-qualification design experience.

We also value:

• Deep knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations in Denmark, and/or Scandinavia.
• Experience leading the mechanical mechanical design teams, ideally on Science, Industry & Technology and/or Healthcare projects.
• Confident communication in English and in either Danish, Swedish or Norwegian, at all levels.

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.
• Flexible Working Model: Flexible Working allows members to integrate their work and personal lives alongside needs of our business.

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. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact recruitment.europe@arup.com. We're here to support you.

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?

Please apply by sending your CV and a cover letter (in English).

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