Job Description

Joining Arup
Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will focus on managing projects to ensure successful delivery, providing technical leadership, and mentoring the MEP project team. You will play an integral role in driving business development by contributing to the strategic positioning of the MEP business in the local market. Your expertise in mechanical design, project management, and team leadership will be essential in achieving high-quality project outcomes. This role is based in our Johor Bahru office.
The Opportunity

• Hands-on concept and detailed mechanical design for various projects, including data centers, in a lead discipline engineer role.
• Oversee and coordinate design activities, ensuring that design techniques, review processes, and software tools are up-to-date and correctly applied.
• Conduct technical reviews of MEP projects to ensure quality and alignment with project goals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, industry networks, and contractors to promote and grow the MEP business.
• Manage project delivery within budget and schedule, ensuring consistent quality and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 8 years of detailed mechanical design experience in an engineering consultancy.
• Proven experience in leading mechanical design teams and managing complex projects, with a focus on cost-effective, sustainable solutions.
• Strong knowledge of local and international legislation, regulations, and codes of practice, with data center design experience being an added advantage.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills, capable of engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to project management, with a focus on continuous improvement and the ability to thrive under pressure.

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 eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Please see a list of Arup's Malaysia benefits below:

• Flexible working hours
• Paid maternity leave for 98 days
• Paid paternity leave for 7 working days
• Birthday leave
• Mobile phone allowance
• Travel allowance
• Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days (permanent employees)
• International mobility opportunities
• Paid Annual subscription to relevant Professional association.
• Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination fees
• Exam Leave (6 days)
• QP allowance
• Master's Degree Sponsorship Scheme
• Car allowance for Associates and above.

Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup provide an environment where you will make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process
Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps.
Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.
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