Principal Public Health Engineer

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

• Leading design of above-ground foul drainage systems in accordance with BS EN 12056-2
• Overseeing gravity and siphonic roof drainage design (BS EN 12056-3)
• Ensuring compliance with Approved Document H - Section 1
• Reviewing installation requirements in line with BS EN 12056-5
• 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.