Senior Public Health Engineer

Joining Arup

Senior Public Health Engineer - London

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Arup’s public health engineers tackle diverse challenges – from sustainable strategies to fire suppression systems, and from drainage in high-rise buildings to supplying ultra-pure water and piping specialist gases and fluids for healthcare, science and industry facilities. Together with our mechanical and electrical engineers, we provide integrated building services to our clients.

The Opportunity

Based in London, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Public Health Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary Building Engineering design team to work on a variety of projects across all sectors. This includes Commercial, Residential, Science & Industry and retrofit. Projects will include both new and existing building developments. You will be articulate, technically strong and able to evidence your ability to understand the commercial environment in which we operate.

Our aspiration as engineers is to design market-leading Public Health Engineering Systems that push the boundaries and create a lasting legacy. We work in an interdisciplinary environment and aim to formulate Public Health Systems that maximise value for our clients whilst minimising environmental impact. You will play an active role in all stages of our projects from feasibility through to completion across a number of sectors and countries.

Within this dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to grow and explore your areas of interest, take ownership of deliverables and develop innovative solutions to technical problems. You will be part of the full project lifecycle from inception - developing briefs and design concepts in conjunction with others, calculation, modelling and design of public health engineering systems from concept to tender phase; through to construction and handover. An ability to embrace, adapt and adopt digital working methods, including setting out workflows, automations and working with AI tools is also expected.

Key responsibilities

• Lead be responsible for the production of drawings and reports and preparing public health specifications (with other members of the design team) to ensure delivery to agreed project timeframes and budget
• Undertaking a sustainable approach to system design including domestic hot and cold water services, natural gas systems, above and below ground drainage systems, rainwater collection and disposal systems, water conservation and recycling, pollution control and waste management and treatment and fire protection systems
• Some supervising and coordinating the work of small to medium size teams, and coordinating work with engineers of other disciplines and external design team members
• Involvement in contract administration, contractor query resolution, QS and financial advice. Being part of a multi-disciplinary building design team
• On smaller projects, you may act as a sole engineer in the design team and contractor meetings
• Carry out technical reviews of designs including calculations and 3D spatial reviews of models

Is this role right for you?

We are looking to speak to people who:

We are looking for an enthusiastic engineer with excellent design, technical, management and software skills who enjoys working collaboratively in multi-professional design teams, taking responsibility for projects from inception to completion to achieve outstanding results.

You will have achieved a professional qualification with CIBSE and have proven experience in the field of Public Health Engineering Systems for the built environment. You will be committed to your own professional development.

• Be Degree qualified in mechanical, civil or building services engineering or other relevant area to Masters level.
• Have proven experience of project work including above and below ground public health and water services design, and fire protection systems.
• Have a keen and developing interest in sustainable design.
• Be able to design and deliver public health engineering solutions across a range of medium-scale projects and building types, from concept design through to site installation, defects inspection and commissioning.
• Experience of leading team within multi-disciplinary projects as well as working directly with clients.

Have design experience in the following Public Health sectors:

• Domestic cold-water systems
• Domestic hot water systems
• Foul water drainage – above and below ground systems
• Stormwater drainage (including design of attenuation systems) – above and below ground systems
• Fire suppression systems including wet and dry risers in addition to commercial and residential sprinkler suppression systems (experience of British Standards, LPC and NFPA required). Experience of
• misting and gaseous suppression systems preferred but not essential
• Laboratory systems experience desired

What we offer you

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.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

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 (within legal limits), 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. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.

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*** Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Any offer made will be subject to satisfactory proof of immigration status.***