Principal / Senior Public Health Engineer – Building Services (Process Water Focus)
A leading international engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal / Senior Public Health Engineer to join its growing Building Services team in London. This is a key leadership role for an experienced engineer with strong technical expertise in public health and process water systems, and a passion for delivering high-quality, sustainable design solutions across complex, multidisciplinary projects.
The Opportunity
This position offers the chance to take a leading role in the design and delivery of public health engineering services across a diverse portfolio of sectors, including science, healthcare, data centres, commercial, and industrial environments.
You will:
- Lead end-to-end project delivery, from concept through to completion
- Act as a technical authority within multidisciplinary teams
- Drive excellence in process water and specialist public health systems
- Collaborate with architects, sustainability consultants, and engineers across disciplines
- Ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, sustainability, and efficiency
You will also play a critical role in strengthening technical capability within the team and supporting the organisation’s reputation in mission‑critical and science‑led environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and coordination of public health systems, including:
- Domestic water services
- Drainage systems (foul, trade, rainwater)
- Gas systems
- Process water systems (essential)
- Contribute to specialist systems such as medical gas, fire suppression, and below‑ground drainage
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers
- Manage project delivery, including programme, budget, and resourcing
- Support net zero carbon and sustainability goals across all design stages
- Prepare fee proposals, contribute to bids, and engage in client‑facing commercial discussions
- Drive digital innovation, including use of BIM and automation tools
About You
We’re looking for candidates who bring a combination of technical excellence, leadership capability, and collaborative mindset:
- Degree in Engineering, Building Services, or related discipline
- Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) with a recognised body (e.g. CIBSE, IMechE)
- Strong experience in public health engineering design, particularly process water systems
- Proven track record delivering complex, multidisciplinary projects
- Experience in science, healthcare, or industrial sectors highly desirable
- Strong understanding of UK regulations, codes, and sustainability frameworks (e.g. net zero, UN SDGs)
- Proficiency in BIM tools such as Revit and AutoCAD
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and report writing skills
- Experience managing teams, mentoring engineers, and overseeing project finances
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection
- Flexible benefits tailored to your needs
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Access to industry‑leading learning and development programmes
- Opportunity to work on high‑impact, socially valuable projects
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a globally respected consultancy known for delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team where your expertise will directly influence project outcomes and technical direction.
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