Job Title: Principal Public Health Engineer
Location: Solihull (Agile Working)
Salary: Up to 65k (Negotiable)
Type: Permanent | 36.25 hours per week
A leading, design-led Building Services consultancy is seeking a Principal Public Health Engineer to join its growing Solihull office. This is a senior technical leadership role within a well-established, multi-disciplinary engineering practice delivering sustainable solutions across healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial and public sector projects. With a strong focus on net-zero carbon and research-driven design, this organisation offers technically challenging work within a collaborative and people-focused culture.
What's in it For You?
* Competitive negotiable salary
* Enhanced family leave policies
* Agile working framework
* Generous annual leave with buy/sell option
* Technically complex and sustainable projects
* EV scheme, cycle to work scheme, EAP and wellbeing initiatives
* Structured career progression within an international consultancy environment
The Role
You will take ownership of the technical leadership of above-ground drainage design, ensuring full compliance with BS EN 12056 and Approved Document H.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading design of above-ground foul drainage systems in accordance with BS EN 12056-2
* Overseeing gravity and siphonic roof drainage design (BS EN 12056-3)
* Ensuring compliance with Approved Document H – Section 1
* Reviewing installation requirements in line with BS EN 12056-5
* Integrating drainage systems within architectural, structural and MEP coordination models (BIM)
* Providing technical solutions covering ventilation, acoustics, fire-stopping and backflow prevention
* Conducting high-level technical reviews of calculations, drawings and specifications
Leadership & Governance
* Managing and mentoring a team of Public Health Engineers
* Delivering structured technical training
* Establishing discipline standards, QA processes and technical guidance
* Engaging directly with clients, architects, MEP teams and Building Control
* Contributing to risk management and project strategy
About You
* Degree qualified in Public Health, Building Services or Civil Engineering
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) or operating at the Principal level
* 10+ years’ experience designing above-ground foul and rainwater drainage systems
* Advanced knowledge of EN 12056 methodology
* Strong technical coordination experience within multi-disciplinary design environments
* Excellent communication and leadership capability
This opportunity would suit an experienced Public Health Engineer seeking technical authority, team leadership and meaningful involvement in sustainable building design.