Assistant Public Health Engineer

Job Description

Overview

 

The Engineer will lead and contribute to the design, coordination and delivery of building engineering solutions for projects across the UK and Middle East (ME) regions. The role requires effective collaboration with Lead Project Offices (LPOs), robust technical review of project outputs and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that comply with relevant standards, client requirements, project timelines and budgetary constraints.

 

 

Your role

 

• Undertake designs in accordance with local and international standards, including those applicable in the Middle East and the UK.
• Understand and apply British/European, Middle East, and Atkins standards.
• Design a variety of Public Health Engineering (PHE) systems, including:
  • Domestic cold and hot water services
  • Sanitary and vent systems
  • Underground drainage systems
  • Firefighting systems (wet and dry riser designs)
• Perform engineering calculations using industry-standard software.
• Ensure projects are completed within agreed time and cost constraints.
• Assist the Team Leader/Senior Engineer in presenting design solutions during meetings with clients and contractors.
• Undertake PHE designs for rail and metro stations, trackside facilities, depots, and other railway infrastructure.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and enhance interdisciplinary collaboration with Architecture, Civil, and Structural teams.

 

About you

 

• Degree in Public Health Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in a PHE engineering or design role within a consultancy environment.
• Relevant experience of 2-4 years as a Public Health Engineer within building services.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of:
  • British Standards (BS)
  • UAE Codes of Practice
  • LEED
  • NFPA
  • CIBSE
  • UPC
  • IBC
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment with a strong understanding of coordination and interfaces with other disciplines.
• Experience on infrastructure projects, with recent rail project experience preferred.
• Proficient in IT tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and industry-standard design software.
• Broader knowledge of other engineering disciplines is desirable.
• Ability to deliver work effectively and integrate within larger project teams.
• Strong report-writing skills and experience presenting to and attending meetings with clients.

Mandatory Requirements

• Proactive approach to work.
• Membership of IOP, IET, or CIBSE, with progression toward CEng or IEng status preferred.
• Relevant experience as a designer within building services.
• Ability to design in accordance with BS, IPC, CIBSE, and NFPA standards.
• Experience with Revit and successful delivery of projects using BIM methodologies.
• Demonstrates the required level of competence and responsibility appropriate to the role grade.
• Maintains a collaborative and productive work environment by communicating openly about project activities and status.
• Excellent command of the English language with strong written and verbal communication skills.

 

Rewards & benefits

 

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

 

About AtkinsRéalis

 

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

 

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.