Principal / Senior Public Health Engineer – Building Services (Process Water Focus)
Bristol (Hybrid) | Full-time | Global Engineering Consultancy
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
* Profit share scheme
* 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.