Senior Public Health Design Engineer

Beeby Anderson Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Public Health Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects across the South East, from initial concept through to commissioning. You will develop your expertise in domestic water design, fire sprinkler systems, and project management while collaborating with architects and engineers. With a strong order book and growth opportunities, this position promises a fulfilling career path where you can manage your own projects and lead a team. If you're passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Public Health Design Engineer in the UK.
• Degree in mechanical engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from concept to handover under director guidance.
• Conduct site inspections and liaise with various stakeholders.

Skills

Domestic water design

Pump capacity sizing

Above ground foul and rainwater design

Fire sprinkler design

Project Management

Site inspections

Liaison with architects and clients

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering

Minimum 5 years as Public Health Design Engineer

Tools

Revit MEP

Job description

Company: The Company was founded in 1983 in South Africa. The company is very strong in leisure, education, commercial, retail, and residential sectors of the market. The Company employs circa 20 employees, and although a relatively small Company punches well above its weight in terms of projects undertaken. Project values have varied from £4 million to £200 million in terms of construction value. The company has won several national and international awards for some of its projects and has established itself as a leader in low carbon and renewable technologies and low energy buildings. The type of work is varied; for instance, the company has written the technical guidance for Sport England wet and dry sports centres and partnered with a number of local authorities and main contractors. The design work varies from developing concept designs to Stage 3 for planning purposes to fully detailed design, contract and construction drawings. The candidate will report directly to the Director. The candidate joins the company in the midst of exciting times, with a strong order book and growth opportunities. The candidate will be given the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills and ultimately manage their own projects, which will include managing a team of engineers, building physicist, and technicians.

Job Description: The engineer will be required to deal with projects predominantly in the South East from concept/feasibility stage, through design and construction to commissioning and handover under the guidance of a director. Skills that will be developed include but are not limited to the following:

1. Domestic water design including demand calculations to BS and IoP standards
2. Domestic water and drainage pump capacity sizing
3. Above ground foul and rainwater design (gravity fed systems)
4. Fire sprinkler design
5. Design and specification of renewable technologies
6. Detail development of concept designs (RIBA Stage 2) to include equipment selection and specification etc., to completion of construction stage information (RIBA Stage 5)
7. Liaison with architects, clients, structural engineers, and contractors
8. Project Management
9. Site inspections

Qualifications and Experience:

1. British or European citizen or otherwise working rights in UK
2. Degree in mechanical engineering
3. Minimum 5 years as Public Health Design Engineer with a consulting engineering firm in the UK
4. Good design skills
5. Revit MEP
6. BS EN 12845 and BS 9251 sprinkler systems
7. Fire hydrant design to BS 9990 and BS 750
8. Dry and wet risers to BS 9990
9. Working knowledge of building regulations, especially Parts G, H and L
10. Working knowledge of British Standards