At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative public health engineering projects and mentor a dynamic team.
- Company: Join Arup, a diverse and inclusive employer shaping a better world.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible benefits, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on diversity and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable design in critical environments.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering with experience in public health systems and project leadership.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
This job is with ARUP, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.
Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Our Public Health Engineering team deliver projects across a wide range of sectors including commercial, property, science and industry, and education. As we continue to grow and strengthen our technical capabilities, we are seeking a Principal Public Health Engineer with a strong background in process water to join our team and contribute to developing the technical excellence and reputation of our team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled engineer with a passion for design excellence, technical leadership, and collaborative working. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering multidisciplinary projects, from concept through to completion, ensuring outstanding outcomes for our clients.
As a Senior / Principal Public Health Engineer, you will be a key part of the Building Services Engineering team, working on multidisciplinary projects providing guidance to other engineers and working alongside building physicists, sustainability consultants, energy and carbon consultants and BIM modellers. This team forms part of the wider region which includes civil, structural, fire, acoustics, specialist lighting, and other engineering disciplines.
This role will involve leading the design and delivery of public health engineering services on complex, multidisciplinary projects across a range of sectors. You will be responsible for ensuring technical quality, effective coordination, and successful project outcomes, all within agreed budgets and timelines.
A key focus of the role is lead and deliver the public health engineering services on science and mission-critical environments such as healthcare, data centres and industrial facilities. You will play a central role in advancing the team's technical capabilities in this area, helping to build a strong reputation for excellence.
You will support the development of less experienced team members through mentoring and technical guidance, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Collaboration will be essential, as you work closely with clients, architects, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable design solutions.
Your engineering expertise will contribute to achieving net zero carbon goals, ensuring that environmental impact is considered at every stage of the project. In addition, you will manage project finances, including preparing fee proposals and engaging in commercial discussions with clients.
The role also includes supporting business development activities and contributing to bid preparation. You will be encouraged to embrace digital tools and automation to enhance project delivery and explore new opportunities for integrated, technology-driven services.
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 to do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
We are looking to speak to people who:
- A degree in Engineering, Building Services, or a related field, with Chartered Engineer status (or close to becoming chartered) with a recognized institution such as IMechE or CIBSE.
- Has an in-depth understanding and practical experience of the design of core public health systems including domestic water systems, gas systems, and drainage (foul, trade, rainwater), with additional knowledge in process water, medical gas, fire suppression, and below-ground drainage design preferred.
- Can demonstrate success in securing and delivering diverse projects, with the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage external sub-consultants effectively.
- Proven leadership on large-scale, complex projects in science and industrial sectors, with strong awareness of relevant legislation and sustainability standards (including UN SDGs).
- Skills in project and team management, including mentoring, workload coordination, and financial oversight.
- Proficiency in BIM tools (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD) and committed to digital innovation in design and delivery.
- Possesses excellent communication and report writing skills.
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 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.
Different People, Shared Values: Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave.
