Lead Public Health Engineer, Tunnel Systems

Mott MacDonald; Croydon; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Employee ownership

Annual bonus schemes

Pension contributions

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer (Public Health) to oversee technical quality, lead public health design across the full project lifecycle, and direct tunnel drainage, pumped drainage, fire mains, and fixed firefighting systems.

You will join an established team with a broad range of experience, from principal engineers to apprentices, sharing knowledge and supporting junior colleagues. The role is based in a Rail office with travel in the UK or overseas as required.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified with membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IMechE, CIBSE)
• Chartered Engineer (or equivalent)
• Experience in similar engineering/construction environments including major project delivery
• Ability to design and specify foul water ejector, surface water pumped, above-ground soil/waste, hot/cold water, compressed air, and firefighting systems
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and multidisciplinary design/build processes

Responsibilities

• Leading teams of engineers and technicians
• Coordinating multi-disciplinary project teams
• Producing design reports, specifications, and drawings
• Presenting technical solutions to clients and stakeholders
• Participating in design team meetings and ensuring adherence to principles
• Coordinating with other engineering disciplines to integrate systems
• Contributing to bid management and business development
• Mentoring and developing engineers

Skills

Team leadership

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Design and drawings

Client presentations

Meet principles & standards

System integration

Bid management

Mentoring engineers

Education

Degree + professional body membership

Chartered Engineer (or equivalent)

Tools

Bluebeam

Hevacomp

MicroDrainage

Revit

ProjectWise

MS Office

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer (Public Health) to oversee technical quality, lead public health design across the full project lifecycle, and direct tunnel drainage, pumped drainage, fire mains, and fixed firefighting systems.

You will join an established team with a broad range of experience, from principal engineers to apprentices, sharing knowledge and supporting junior colleagues. The role is based in a Rail office with travel in the UK or overseas as required.