Job Title - Principal Public Health Engineer ( Process Water Specialist)
Location - Bristol ( Cardiff or Birmingham)
Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared valuesand collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Our Public Health Engineering team deliver projects across a wide range of sectors including commercial, property, science and industry, and education. As we continue to grow and strengthen our technical capabilities, we are seeking a Principal Public Health Engineer with a strong background in process water to join our team and contribute to developing the technical excellence and reputation of our team.
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The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled engineer with a passion for design excellence, technical leadership, and collaborative working. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering multidisciplinary projects, from concept through to completion, ensuring outstanding outcomes for our clients.
As a Principal Public Health Engineer, you will be a key part of the Building Services Engineering team, working on multidisciplinary projects providing guidance to other engineers and working alongside building physicists, sustainability consultants, energy and carbon consultants and BIM modellers. This team forms part of the wider region which includes civil, structural, fire, acoustics, specialist lighting, and other engineering disciplines
This role will involve leading the design and delivery of public health engineering services on complex, multidisciplinary projects across a range of sectors. You will be responsible for ensuring technical quality, effective coordination, and successful project outcomes, all within agreed budgets and timelines.
A key focus of the role is providing specialist expertise in process water systems, particularly for mission-critical environments such as data centres and industrial facilities. You will play a central role in advancing the team’s technical capabilities in this area, helping to build a strong reputation for excellence.
You will support the development of less experienced team members through mentoring and technical guidance, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Collaboration will be essential, as you work closely with clients, architects, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable design solutions.
Your engineering expertise will contribute to achieving net zero carbon goals, ensuring that environmental impact is considered at every stage of the project. In addition, you will manage project finances, including preparing fee proposals and engaging in commercial discussions with clients.
The role also includes supporting business development activities and contributing to bid preparation. You will be encouraged to embrace digital tools and automation to enhance project delivery and explore new opportunities for integrated, technology-driven services.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this job right for you?
We’re looking for a candidate who has:
* A degree in Engineering, Building Services, or a related field, with Chartered Engineer status (e.g., via IMechE or CIBSE).
* Extensive experience in public health engineering design, including domestic water, gas, and drainage systems, with specialist knowledge of process and cooling water systems; including but not limited to process water treatment technologies, water quality management, and cooling water systems (Experience with medical and compressed gas systems, fire suppression, and below-ground drainage design would also be beneficial for this role)
* Proven leadership on large-scale, complex projects in science and industrial sectors, with strong awareness of relevant legislation and sustainability standards (including UN SDGs).
* Skills in project and team management, including mentoring, workload coordination, and financial oversight.
* Proficiency in BIM tools (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD) and committed to digital innovation in design and delivery.
Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Louise Raisbeck (Louise.Raisbeck@arup.com). Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefitsto help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.
Discover more about life at Arup at http://www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
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Our Application Process
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Closing Date - 20th July 2025
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