Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Engineer - #1777646

Job Title – Public Health Engineer

Location: Leeds / Sheffield

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Are you ready to shape healthier, more resilient buildings through innovative engineering? We’re looking for a Public Health Engineer to join our dynamic building services team, contributing to the design and delivery of complex systems that support safety, sustainability, and wellbeing in the built environment.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting position available for someone with a foundation in public health engineering who is looking to deepen their expertise in specialist systems and contribute to high-impact projects from concept through to construction.

As part of a growing national team, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your career while receiving hands-on training and mentorship from industry-leading experts.

You’ll be involved in the design and coordination of a wide range of public health systems, including domestic water services, above and below ground drainage, rainwater harvesting, and specialist systems such as fire suppression (sprinklers), medical and laboratory gases, and cavity drainage. Working closely with architects, structural engineers, and other specialists, you’ll help deliver integrated solutions across sectors such as commercial, residential, education, energy, sport, rail, health, and mixed-use developments, maximising value for our clients while minimising their environmental impact

You'll also play a key role in driving our digital transformation—exploring new ways to boost efficiency through automation and helping shape the future of our services through an integrated, forward-thinking approach to digital design.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We’re looking for a candidate who:

• Is degree qualified in a relevant engineering field and who is currently working towards or would like to work towards becoming a Chartered Engineer through CIBSE, IMechE, SoPHE, ICE or other relevant body.
• Has experience in the design and coordination of public health systems including hot & cold water services, above & below ground drainage, rainwater collection & disposal systems, water conservation & recycling, pollution control and waste management / treatment on a variety of project
• Can develop specialist systems such as fire suppression (sprinklers), medical and lab gases, and cavity drainage, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Is able to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions from concept through to construction, including site visits and technical support.
• Can produce technical documentation including drawings, specifications, and reports using industry-standard tools, while contributing to sustainable and low-carbon design strategies & has worked within a BIM environment using Revit or similar software (knowledge of parametric design beneficial).

If you are based in Sheffield, the role will require you to work from our Leeds office 2–3 times per week to support collaboration and team integration