Graduate Public Health and Plumbing Engineer (5667)
Arup, Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Well-designed water supply, foul and sanitation drainage and fire suppression systems are essential to safe, healthy and sustainable buildings. Arup public health engineers tackle a range of design challenges. Additionally, on some projects, our engineers carry out civil engineering tasks such as below‑ground drainage design, flood risk analysis and utility design required for new and existing building construction.
Global water scarcity is on the rise and the design of sustainable water management systems helps save water and the energy associated with its use, from treatment to pumping to heating. From sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) to water reuse, our expertise helps clients to make better use of water and energy, and to make their buildings and construction sites more resilient.
We regularly implement efficient hot water generation, rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse, and other design approaches suited to each project and client.
The Opportunity
Together with Arup's mechanical and electrical engineers, we provide an integrated building services offering. We also collaborate with water engineers to ensure that plumbing and infrastructure work together, in sympathy with the complete water cycle. Our public health team offers clients a broad spectrum of expertise and consulting services in a wide range of developments, such as commercial, residential, hospitality, educational, healthcare, research, transport, sports, performance, cultural, industrial, manufacturing and data‑centre projects.
You will be working in a multi‑disciplinary office with structural, mechanical and electrical engineers and specialists such as fire and acoustic engineers, preparing designs in co‑ordination with their team as well as external architects, surveyors, contractors and clients for projects across a wide range of markets.
Is this role right for you?
Helping to shape a better world—designing plumbing, drainage and fire suppression systems for the building services sector. Designing buildings that are beautiful, elegant and efficient. Preventing water scarcity.
Qualifications, skills and attributes
* A master’s degree (or bachelor’s at 2:1 or above) in Civil, Environmental, Architectural, Mechanical, Building Services, Water, Chemical or Process Engineering, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Sustainability or Hydrology
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
* Strong analytical skills
* Being organised in your approach to work and meeting deadlines
* Enthusiasm for a career in public health engineering, underpinned by an understanding of our sector and work
* Demonstrate a creative and inquisitive approach to problem solving
* Seek to improve existing ways of working, by finding efficiencies in processes
* Develop and implement digital approaches to optimise our designs
* The aptitude to work on your own initiative and be proactive
We're Looking For
* Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
* Innovative minds: Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
* Growth seekers: A growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
* Adaptable adventurers: Ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.
You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2026.
Advert closing date: 15th November 2025 (Early application is recommended)
Eligibility
Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role. Candidates must be eligible to work permanently in the UK without Arup sponsorship.
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