Assistant Public Health Engineer

Overview

The Engineer will lead and contribute to the design, coordination and delivery of building engineering solutions for projects across the UK and Middle East (ME) regions, collaborating with Lead Project Offices (LPOs) and ensuring compliance with standards, client requirements, timelines and budgets.

What you'll do

• Undertake designs in accordance with local and international standards, including those applicable in the Middle East and the UK.
• Understand and apply British/European, Middle East, and Atkins standards.
• Design a variety of Public Health Engineering (PHE) systems, including domestic cold and hot water services, sanitary and vent systems, underground drainage systems, and firefighting systems (wet and dry riser designs).
• Perform engineering calculations using industry-standard software.
• Ensure projects are completed within agreed time and cost constraints.
• Assist the Team Leader/Senior Engineer in presenting design solutions during meetings with clients and contractors.
• Undertake PHE designs for rail and metro stations, trackside facilities, depots, and other railway infrastructure.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and enhance interdisciplinary collaboration with Architecture, Civil, and Structural teams.

What you'll need

• Degree in Public Health Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in a PHE engineering or design role within a consultancy environment.
• Relevant experience of 2-4 years as a Public Health Engineer within building services.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of British Standards (BS), UAE Codes of Practice, LEED, NFPA, CIBSE, UPC and IBC.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment with a strong understanding of coordination and interfaces with other disciplines.
• Membership of IOP, IET, or CIBSE.
• Relevant experience as a designer within building services.
• Ability to design in accordance with BS, IPC, CIBSE, and NFPA standards.
• Experience with Revit and successful delivery of projects using BIM methodologies.
• Proactive approach to work.
• Demonstrates the required level of competence and responsibility appropriate to the role grade.
• Maintains a collaborative and productive work environment by communicating openly about project activities and status.
• Excellent command of the English language with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience on infrastructure projects, with recent rail project experience preferred.
• Proficient in IT tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and industry-standard design software.
• Broader knowledge of other engineering disciplines.
• Ability to deliver work effectively and integrate within larger project teams.
• Strong report-writing skills and experience presenting to and attending meetings with clients.
• Progression toward CEng or IEng status.

Details

• Employee worker type, regular job type.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions; remote work opportunities outside of country.