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Summer Internship - Building Services - Mechanical Engineer - Southampton

Arup
Competitive
Southampton

Expected closing date: Thursday, 12 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • 6-week Summer Internship in Building Services - Mechanical Engineering.
  • Work on diverse building projects, focusing on sustainability and carbon reduction.
  • Must be in final or penultimate year of MEng/BEng in Mechanical, Architectural or Building Services Engineering.
  • Advert closing date: 12 November 2026.

About the Role

This is a 6-week Summer Internship where you will work as part of project teams to deliver effective and professional services to clients. You will have the opportunity to work alongside Architects, Building Services, Building Physics and Geotechnical Engineers, Surveyors and Project Managers.

What You'll Do

  • Apply specialist skills to building projects, driving reductions in carbon dioxide emissions and energy/water consumption.
  • Work on a variety of developments including commercial and residential, universities, hospitals, transport projects, sports facilities, industrial facilities, and data centres.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary design teams.
  • Communicate, calculate, and learn to use 3D and thermal software.
  • Develop ideas into designs.

About You

  • You must be in your final or penultimate year studying towards a MEng or BEng in Mechanical, Architectural or Building Services Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Demonstrate strong motivation and passion for a career in building design.
  • Be STEM minded and keen to use your engineering acumen.
  • Be willing to communicate, calculate, learn to use 3D and thermal software, and be proactive in developing ideas into designs.
  • Enjoy a variety of types of work, from early project stages to site visits.

Core Attributes:

  • Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world.
  • Innovative minds: Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
  • Growth seekers: A growth mindset, eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
  • Adaptable adventurers: Ready to take on any challenge.

What We Offer

  • Competitive, fair and equitable pay.
  • A career where you can belong, grow, and thrive.
  • Benefits that support health and wellbeing.
  • A wide range of learning opportunities.
  • Possibilities to have an impact through your work.
  • Flexible working approach.

Application Process

  • Online application
  • Psychometric testing
  • Application review
  • Case study
  • Interview
  • Offer stage

Applications are reviewed as they're received, so early application is recommended.