Senior / Principal Public Health Engineer

SENIOR / PRINCIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEER

 Solihull Full-time, Permanent

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a highly regarded MEP and environmental building services consultancy on a mission to design net zero buildings. With over 230 specialists across multiple UK offices, they deliver exemplar engineering solutions across healthcare, education, commercial and industrial sectors. Sustainability is at the core of everything they do, and they're committed to raising global standards in MEP engineering whilst designing better spaces for the world.

THE ROLE

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Public Health Engineer to join a forward-thinking, sustainability-led consultancy at either a Senior or Principal level, depending on your experience. You'll take a leading role in the design and delivery of public health engineering systems across a diverse and high-profile project portfolio — with a clear pathway to grow into a principal and leadership position for the right candidate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead technical excellence in public health engineering, shape best practice, and work on projects that genuinely make a difference.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design and delivery of public health systems including HWCS, drainage, gas and medical gases across healthcare, education, commercial and industrial projects through all RIBA stages
• Carry out hydraulic calculations, pipe sizing, pressure zone design and legionella risk assessments in line with current guidance
• Incorporate water efficiency, greywater recycling and rainwater harvesting strategies into building services designs
• Act as a key client contact, managing relationships, attending design team meetings and driving successful project delivery
• Oversee BIM/Revit MEP model development, ensuring full coordination of public health services across all disciplines
• Prepare, review and issue design calculations, specifications, drawings and tender documentation
• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers, and review work to maintain the highest technical standards
• Support business development including bid writing and fee proposals (Principal level)
• Carry out site visits to review installations and resolve technical queries during construction
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Water Regulations, CIBSE guidance, HSE L8 / HTM 04-01 and Building Regulations Part H

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Degree qualified in Building Services Engineering, Public Health Engineering or a related discipline
• 7+ years' experience in public health engineering design
• Strong technical knowledge of hot and cold water systems, drainage, gas installations and legionella control
• Proven experience leading projects and managing client relationships
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and BIM/Revit MEP
• Thorough understanding of Water Regulations (WRAS), Building Regulations Part H, and CIBSE/CIPHE guidance
• Knowledge of legionella risk assessment and control (HSE L8, HTM 04-01)
• Strong leadership, communication and mentoring skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng)
• Member of CIBSE, CIPHE or similar professional body
• Experience with healthcare projects and medical gas systems (HTM 02-01)
• Knowledge of sustainable water strategies (greywater, rainwater harvesting, water efficiency)
• Experience across healthcare, education, commercial or industrial sectors
• Business development or bid writing experience

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Chartership support and professional membership funding
• Sustainability-led, purpose-driven culture
• Varied, landmark project portfolio
• Strong mentorship and CPD programme
• Clear progression opportunities to Principal / Associate / Director level
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Involvement in business development and strategic growth