Intermediate Public Health Engineer - MEP Building Services

Client: My client is a growing building services consultancy with a strong team already in place, a great working environment and an exciting pipeline of projects ahead. Working across a mixture of contractor-led and consultancy projects, they deliver a varied portfolio of Commercial, Residential and Retail developments, offering exposure to different project types, clients and design teams. The business is entering an exciting period of growth, with plenty of work coming through and a healthy pipeline for the future. Based in brand-new office space, the team has created a collaborative, supportive environment where people are encouraged to share ideas, take ownership and develop their careers.

The leadership team is committed to helping individuals grow, develop their skills and take on more responsibility as the business continues to expand. Team culture is equally important, with opportunities to get involved in charity initiatives and other activities discussed and chosen collectively. With demand continuing to grow, they are now looking to strengthen the team with a Public Health  Design Engineer who can contribute to the delivery of high-quality building services designs and become an important part of the team's continued success.

Role: Intermediate Public Health Design Engineer - £45,000/£55,000 + Benefits

You'll be involved in the design and delivery of public health building services from initial concept through to construction, working across a varied portfolio of Commercial, Residential and Retail developments. Working closely with mechanical and electrical engineers, contractors and consultants, you'll help develop efficient, compliant drainage and water services designs that meet project requirements while supporting sustainable, future-focused engineering solutions. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams to coordinate designs, resolve technical challenges and ensure public health systems are integrated effectively within wider building services packages. The role offers exposure to a mixture of contractor-led and consultancy projects, giving you the opportunity to broaden your experience and develop your technical knowledge across different sectors.

This is a fast-paced environment with plenty of work coming through and a strong pipeline ahead. You'll be joining an established team with the support and expertise around you to develop your skills, while being given the opportunity to take ownership of your work and play a bigger role as you grow within the business. For someone looking to develop their career in public health engineering, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy at the right time, gain exposure to exciting projects and potentially slingshot their career forward.

Role/Responsibilities:

• Design and develop public health building services systems across a range of projects.
• Produce drainage, above-ground drainage, domestic water services and associated public health designs.
• Prepare design calculations, technical drawings, specifications and information packages in line with project requirements and programmes.
• Work collaboratively with mechanical and electrical engineers, contractors, consultants, project managers and wider multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate public health designs with architectural, structural and other building services packages to identify and resolve potential clashes.
• Attend project meetings, communicate design decisions and build strong working relationships with project stakeholders.
• Undertake engineering calculations and apply sound technical judgement to validate design solutions.
• Contribute to sustainable, water-efficient and future-focused engineering approaches.
• Support the wider team in maintaining high standards of technical delivery and client service.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working as a Public Health Engineer, Public Health Design Engineer or Public Health Building Services Designer.
• Ideally HNC/HND or degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline, with a good technical understanding of public health building services.
• Experience designing drainage and domestic water services systems within building services projects.
• Experience working on commercial building services projects, with exposure to residential projects also beneficial.
• An understanding of multidisciplinary design coordination and the importance of delivering accurate, coordinated designs.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to collaborate with colleagues, contractors and consultants.
• Someone who takes pride in their work, values teamwork and wants to be part of a growing business.