Building Services Engineering

Hilson Moran are interdisciplinary consultants, engineers and advisors, applying progressive design thinking to shape the environments we live in. We provide a full range of engineering services, exciting innovation and design solutions on a full range of projects from across our network of offices in the UK.

Our recently refurbished London office – the Living Lab – offers a direct link to clients, the ability to further develop our existing relationships and to pursue future opportunities across the city. We also have full view of some of our most iconic designs, including 20 Fenchurch Street ‘the Walkie Talkie’ and 30 St Mary’s Axe ‘The Gherkin’ from our river café space.

We are seeking to employ a proactive and enthusiastic Associate Public Health Design Engineer to join our expanding team in London. As an experienced professional who ideally holds professional accreditation or is actively pursuing it, you will bring an extensive portfolio demonstrating your expertise and capabilities. You will deliver your design services within a diverse and challenging range of design projects. Your project range will vary, demonstrating experience across a range of different scales, complexity, sectors, and geographies.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support project delivery in providing public health design engineering services to a varied client base. Projects will be varied from complex high value large commercial, fit-out and refurbishments to minor schemes.
• Support coordination and ensure they are delivered to the highest technical standards.
• Monitor the quality control on projects to ensure the company quality standards are being achieved, prepare calculations/specifications and drawings, ensuring they comply with the clients’ brief.
• Conduct performance assessments, provide constructive feedback, and identify skill gaps and opportunities for learning & development as a line manager.
• Ensure all additional work undertaken is appropriately identified and additional fees are claimed where appropriate.
• Complete project references/presentations to be utilised for marketing purposes, including developing a deep network of contacts within the industry and with clients.
• Produce or assist in developing fee proposals and presentations.
• As a project lead, evaluate project challenges, identify and develop solutions for new projects, mitigate risks, and develop future opportunities.
• Review all calculations, specifications and drawings to ensure they are appropriate and comply with the client brief.

Background & Qualifications:

• Relevant qualification(s) in Building Services Engineering Design (ideally a degree).
• A chartered engineer and having professional membership of SoPHE are desirable.
• Experience in Public Health Design Engineering, including domestic hot and cold water services, soil, waste and rainwater drainage, and above and below ground drainage.
• Experience of rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, solar hot water and innovative design would be an advantage.
• Experience in commercial (new build, refurbishments and fit out), residential and mixed-use developments from concept, scheme and detailed design.
• In-depth knowledge of Building Services Engineering Systems including their performance, application and operation.
• Be a proactive, adaptable, and approachable engineer with excellent client-facing and communication skills at all levels, and takes the initiative.

Skills:

• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge and competencies via presentations to clients, building strong trust relationships internally and externally.
• Review all calculations/specifications and drawings to ensure they are appropriate and comply with the client brief.
• Demonstrate your technical skills to implement more technically demanding projects.
• Provide technical guidance, fostering a culture of innovation, creativity, and a design-led approach.
• Proficient with solid communication skills for senior Clients and Stakeholder interaction.
• Identify and fully evaluate project or design variations, proposing scope, program, and fee revisions to the client.
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive work environment that encourages teamwork, knowledge transfer, creativity, innovation, and problem-solving.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail to meet project milestones.
• Demonstrate leadership skills, effective communication, and the ability to make informed decisions for successful outcomes.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Hilson Moran is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all communities.