Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. At Arup we have an opportunity for a Senior Public Health Engineer, seeking technically challenging work on cutting-edge projects in the science and healthcare sectors in the UK and Worldwide; to join our established Building Engineering Team in London.

You will play an active role in all stages of our projects from feasibility through to completion on diverse assignments, across several sectors. Not only will you be actively involved in the production of design information, but you will also be involved in mentoring junior staff and reviewing project deliverables. Working as an integral part of multidisciplinary engineering teams, they ensure seamless collaboration and contribute to innovative, sustainable solutions for our clients.

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The Opportunity

You will have the opportunity of being involved in all elements including calculation, modelling and design of public health engineering systems from concept to tender phase, construction and handover.

• Reporting to the discipline leader and ultimately to the Team Leader Developing innovative solutions to technical problems
• Developing briefs and design concepts and delivering through to completion on site. Managing the production of drawings and reports and preparing co-ordinating public health specifications.
• Undertaking a sustainable approach to system design including hot and cold water services, above and below ground drainage, rainwater collection and disposal systems, water conservation and
• recycling, pollution control and waste management and treatment
• Design of fire suppression systems and gas systemsSupervising and co-ordinating the work of others and co-ordinating work with engineers of other disciplines
• Being part of a multi-disciplinary building design team
• Attending meetings and communicating with clients to establish their needs
• Managing project team to ensure production of deliverables to agreed timelines and within budget
• On smaller projects you may act as sole engineer in design team and contractor meetings.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior members of the team
• Involvement in contract administration, contractor query resolution, QS and financial advice being part of a multi-disciplinary building design team

• Managing project team to ensure production of deliverables to agreed timelines and within budget as well as providing technical guidance

  
  Is this role right for you?

  
  We’re looking for a candidate who;

• Candidate will have achieved a professional engineering qualification, preferably degree qualified, Chartered Engineer status or Incorporated Engineer via an appropriate professional institution.
• Membership of SoPHE or CIPHE is desirable
• Proven experience in project work including above and below ground public health and water services design, and fire protection systems.
• Extensive experience across a range of medium to large scale projects and/or building types
• Have a keen and developing interest in sustainable design.
• Be able to design and deliver public health engineering solutions on major and/or complex projects
• Experience leading teams on multi-disciplinary projects as well as working directly with clients. Experience of working directly with clients and end users.
• Able to understand the balance of engineering priorities on differing projects
• Able to quickly develop successful client relationships
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines is essential
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Excellent communications skills (both written and verbal)
• Able to demonstrate strong commercial awareness
• Highly motivated and willing to take on new challenges
• A general understand and application of computer skills
• Fire suppression experience for tunnels will be beneficial

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Aslam Hussain (Aslam.Hussain@arup.com)

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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 benefits to 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 www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Aslam Hussain (Aslam.Hussain@arup.com) to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit our https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/ Stay safe online - Arup will never ask for payment or your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Recruitment Agencies - We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

Closing date: 27th of May 2026
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