Senior / Principal Public Health Engineer
Location - London
Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
We are a growing and thriving team within buildings London and has developed exceptional links with key London clients and architects. Current group focus area's include, healthcare, science, industrial and mission critical data centres. The diversity of workload and strength of client links has meant strong growth over the last year and a need for some new team members.
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The Opportunity:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Chartered Senior Engineer to join our established Building Engineering team in London, working on technically challenging projects in the science and healthcare sectors across the UK and internationally.
This role offers the chance to take a leading position within our Public Health & Plumbing team, contributing to the strategic direction and development of the discipline. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where innovation, technical excellence, and mentoring are at the heart of what we do.
As a Senior / Principal Public Health Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering complex science and healthcare projects,, providing technical leadership from early concept design through to construction and handover. You’ll be responsible for translating client requirements into clear, actionable strategies, making informed technical decisions, and ensuring high-quality outcomes across all stages of project delivery.
In this role, you will lead the design and technical delivery of public health services on large-scale, multidisciplinary projects. Acting as the discipline lead, you will contribute to strategic discussions within the group and represent the team in client and architect engagements. Your expertise will help shape innovative, sustainable solutions while maintaining the highest standards of technical excellence.
You will also support the development of a high-performing engineering team by mentoring colleagues, identifying skill gaps, and contributing to recruitment efforts. Sharing knowledge, offering constructive feedback, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement will be central to your approach. Additionally, you’ll be involved in long-term planning, resource forecasting, and enhancing the reputation of the Public Health & Plumbing team both internally and externally.
This is an opportunity to drive innovation, influence best practices, and make a meaningful impact on projects that improve lives and communities.
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.
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 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 role right for you?
We’re looking for candidates who:
- Are Degree qualified in engineering or a related discipline, with Chartered Engineer status and extensive experience leading public health engineering on large-scale, complex science and healthcare projects.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of science & healthcare specific public health systems, including but not limited to water treatment technologies, water quality management, and medical/laboratory gas systems, with a strong grasp of relevant legislation, codes, and design guidance.
- Have proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams, mentoring staff, and driving technical strategies and research initiatives, while ensuring high performance and project delivery excellence.
- Possess strong commercial awareness with experience managing project scope, programme constraints, and financial success, alongside the ability to prepare and present compelling bids to clients.
Have excellent communication and report writing skills, with a collaborative and creative approach, enthusiasm for sustainable design and digital transformation (including BIM), and a commitment to implementing UN SDGs at project level.
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 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.
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Application Process
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Closing Date : 16h November 2025 - We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.