Senior, Principal or Associate Public Health Design Engineer (Building Services)

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Senior, Principal, or Associate Public Health Engineer for their Cambridge Office. This role involves leading complex projects in healthcare and aviation, ensuring compliance with UK standards while fostering innovation. Enjoy a flexible work environment and opportunities for professional growth within a diverse team.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusivity and wellbeing support

Training and mentoring for growth

Health and fitness benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with UK standards and regulations in public health engineering.
• Ability to manage and mentor junior engineers effectively.
• Capability to manage technical, cost, and schedule aspects of projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of public health engineering projects at a senior level.
• Work on mission-critical facilities like healthcare and aviation.
• Provide innovative, sustainable engineering solutions to clients.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Collaboration

Technical judgment

Education

Experience in UK public health building services design

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. Embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. Experience a world of opportunity and shape a career as unique as you.

To find out more about our Property and Buildings business, click on the following link: Property and Buildings | WSP

WSP has an opportunity for an experienced Senior, Principal, or Associate Public Health Engineer in our Cambridge Office. You will work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects globally. Our WSP MEP team is a close-knit group, delivering some of the largest and most complex buildings in the UK and Europe.

A little more about your role…

• Lead the delivery of public health engineering projects at Senior, Principal, or Associate level.
• Work on mission-critical facilities in sectors like aviation, healthcare, and defence.
• Represent WSP to clients and provide innovative, sustainable solutions.
• Incorporate sustainability, net-zero carbon, digital design, modern construction methods, and smart systems into your work.

Your Team

• Join a building services team specializing in Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health engineering.
• Contribute to major projects across public and private sectors.
• Utilize support from graduate engineers, BIM, and sustainability specialists.

What we will be looking for…

• Experience in UK public health building services design, including standards and regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage junior engineers.
• Technical judgment in feasibility studies, design, and construction phases.
• Client-facing skills and the ability to deliver engineering solutions aligned with client needs.
• Capability to manage technical, cost, and schedule aspects of projects.

Don’t meet all criteria? Apply anyway — we’ll assess how your experience aligns with this role and other opportunities.

Imagine a better future for you and for us all.

Join our community of talented individuals passionate about making a positive impact. Our global team of over 69,000 employees works to improve communities worldwide.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are a leading engineering and professional services firm with 69,300 passionate people dedicated to creating positive, lasting impacts. Our UK and Ireland teams include over 9,000 professionals committed to local communities and driven by international expertise.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

We support your personal life with flexible working, including hybrid options to work from home two days a week and modern office environments.

Inclusivity & Wellbeing

We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, fostering an inclusive culture. Our Thrive programme and benefits like Med24, Gymflex, and menopause support promote health and wellbeing.

Flex your time

Take advantage of flexible hours, part-time work, additional leave options, and flexible holiday arrangements.

Your development

We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and support for Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background, belief, or status. We are committed to accessibility and will provide workplace adjustments for disabled applicants upon request.