Job Title: Principal Public Health Engineer
Location: Solihull
Salary: Negotiable DOE
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.
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 (phone number removed)
Overseeing gravity and siphonic roof drainage design (BS EN (phone number removed)
Ensuring compliance with Approved Document H – Section 1
Reviewing installation requirements in line with BS EN (phone number removed)
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
What’s on Offer
Competitive 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
This opportunity would suit an experienced Public Health Engineer seeking technical authority, team leadership and meaningful involvement in sustainable building design