Overview
In this role, you will lead Public Health and Fire Protection systems design on diverse projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable, high-quality outcomes. You’ll mentor junior staff, manage small multi-disciplinary projects, and ensure designs meet regulatory and QA standards. You’ll contribute to net zero and water sustainability goals while supporting client relationships and project delivery. This position offers hybrid work and opportunities to influence landmark buildings and critical infrastructure across sectors.
Pay / Benefits
- Hybrid work options
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Career development and training
- Global network and project variety
- Equity, diversity and inclusion emphasis
- Disability confident employer
Responsibilities
- Lead PH and Fire Protection design on projects and guide the discipline
- Mentor and develop staff; coordinate with design teams
- Project manage small multi-disciplinary projects
- Gather information from Architects, QS and Consultants for coordinated design
- Ensure all technical information is communicated to the design team throughout the project
- Input to BIM design processes (Revit) and assist with project design
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and obtain approvals
- Prepare and sign off calculations per QA procedures and standards
- Represent AECOM in client, design team, and progress meetings
- Support pre-qualification and tender responses; review tender returns
- Ensure alignment with Project Management Plan and programme
- Apply AECOM Safety, Health and Environment policy
- Maintain client relationships and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders
Key requirements
- Public health engineering experience in design consultancy or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of statutory regulations and approvals process
- Ability to work independently with good time management
- Experience in mixed-use, residential, commercial and healthcare sectors
- Proficiency in AutoCAD for 2D drawings
- Proficiency in Revit and Navisworks for 3D design and review
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Chartered Engineer status (CIBSE / IET / IMechE) or actively working towards it
- Team collaboration
- Mentoring and leadership
- Proactive problem solving
- Public health systems design (hot/cold water, drainage, rainwater, pumped drainage)
- Fire protection systems design
- Water conservation and sustainability (recycling, greywater, harvesting)
Public Health Engineer in St Albans employer: AECOM
At AECOM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working model, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in the South East, where you can make a meaningful impact on transport planning while enjoying a range of personalised benefits tailored to support your well-being and professional aspirations.
