Public Health Engineer (Building Services) - Associate Director

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham seeks a Public Health Engineer (Associate Director) to lead multi-disciplinary projects in building services design. Ideal candidates will have Chartered Engineer status and expertise in sustainable designs for water supply and drainage systems. This role offers a collaborative work environment, professional growth, and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in Building Services Design.
• Member of a recognised professional institution.
• Experience in sustainable designs for water supply and drainage systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design delivery and integrate disciplines across projects.
• Coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Promote smarter methods and high-value solutions.

Skills

Public Health Engineering expertise

Collaborative mindset

Decision making

Education

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Public Health Engineer (Building Services) - Associate Director

As Cities & Places, we create thriving places across different scales: from regions to cities, neighbourhoods to individual buildings, by offering an integrated design approach. We have a tremendous opportunity to build upon strength to develop an interdisciplinary planning, design and delivery practice that is uniquely Jacobs, that sets the direction for the industry and is home to the very best and brightest design thinkers, disruptors, technical experts, visionaries and storytellers.

We're looking for someone who can truly make an impact - and if you're a Public Health Engineering expert with a passion for solving complex challenges, this could be the perfect fit.

With Jacobs' expanding portfolio and long-standing client relationships, you'll be stepping into a team that's working on everything from cutting-edge research facilities and defence infrastructure to community decarbonisation, education, and international high-tech projects.

Your experience will help shape the future of these projects.

Responsibilities

As a technical lead, you'll bring your deep knowledge and practical insight to guide design delivery and integrate disciplines across multi-layered projects. Your ability to translate technical complexity into clear, actionable plans will be key to ensuring smooth delivery and high-quality outcomes.

• Leading with clarity and confidence, helping teams stay aligned and focused.
• Bringing a collaborative mindset and a positive, can-do attitude that lifts those around you.
• Running effective check-ins, resolving blockers early, and keeping design development on track.
• Working independently and owning your decisions, while staying connected to the wider team.
• Coordinating across disciplines, especially in multi-disciplinary environments, where your ability to connect the dots will be crucial.

Beyond the technical side, you'll play a key role in shaping how we work - promoting smarter methods, driving high-value solutions, and engaging with colleagues across Jacobs to raise the bar.

Qualifications

• A strong technical background in the Public Health elements of Building Services Design, Construction and Procurement
• Chartered Engineer and member of recognised professional institution, CIBSE or CIPHE
• Relevant experience in the design and specification of sustainable co-ordinated designs for potable water supply services, foul and rainwater drainage, sanitation systems and fire suppression systems in a variety of buildings
• Experience in leading MEP teams through all stages of work winning, design and procurement and an understanding of the multi-disciplinary design processes

Our colleagues enjoy project diversity and global reach within collaborative and innovative work environment as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. We are committed to sustainability and cutting-edge technologies that will enhance your skills whilst also offering competitive compensation and benefits package.