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Senior Public Health Engineer

Hoare Lea

The Role

Overview

Design and deliver public health drainage, water and fire suppression systems for diverse projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • client meetings
  • site inspections
  • drainage design
  • specification docs
  • public health
  • team collaboration

Tasks

As a Senior Public Health Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and delivering designs for a range of project types and sizes. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and support staff delivering a consistent high-quality service for clients, ensuring that repeat and new business opportunities are developed, and profitability is achieved. -Attend DTMs/client meetings and site inspections. -Produce designs for above and below ground drainage systems, rainwater and roof drainage designs, hot and cold-water services and fire suppression systems to standards, budget and deadline. -Tailor a comprehensive service of specifications, calculations and reports. -Provide detailed, coordinated and cost-efficient public health design advice to our varied client list.

Requirements

  • revit
  • autocad
  • drainage services
  • consultancy
  • british standards
  • public health

What You Bring

We are eager to speak with candidates who have experience in commercial, residential, and mission-critical projects. -Understanding of all drainage services including rainwater and domestic water services required. -Consultancy experience. -Use of relevant software/tools such as Revit and AutoCAD. -Work with minimal supervision and you may be responsible for your own individual projects. In this role the ability to react efficiently to multiple tasks and tight deadlines is essential. -Conversant with relevant British Standards. -Produce calculations, reports and specifications with good written communication skills. -Proven experience working as a Public Health Engineer or closely related role, with a track record delivering on a variety of complex projects.

Benefits

We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave. If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know. Bournemouth or Reading

The Company

About Hoare Lea

-The firm pioneered mechanical and electrical engineering and introduced one of the first electrical lighting systems in public buildings. -In 1939, it merged with Edwin S. Hoare & Partners, becoming the modern form of the business and evolving into the UK’s largest MEP consultancy. -Over its long history, the firm has delivered iconic projects like One New Change in London and the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. -Specialist services span acoustics, fire engineering, lighting design, public health, utilities, and sustainable building systems. -The firm's project portfolio ranges from historic conversions and civic buildings to cutting-edge research centres and transport hubs. -Unusually for its sector, the original founder’s vision still resonates: early adoption of air-conditioning and electrical lighting set a tone of innovation that endures today.

Sector Specialisms

Acoustics

Advisory & Advocacy

Air Quality

Applied Research & Innovation

Audiovisual

Building Intelligence

Digital Engineering

Energy

Utility Infrastructure

Water

Gas

Electricity

Telecoms

Sustainability

Interview Process

-introductory 30‑minute call with recruitment team -panel interview (via microsoft teams or in‑person at office)