Well-designed water supply, foul and sanitation drainage and fire suppression systems are essential to safe, healthy and sustainable buildings. Arup public health engineers tackle a range of design challenges. Additionally, on some projects, our engineers carry out civil engineering tasks such as below ground drainage design, flood risk analysis and utility design required for new and existing building construction.      

 Global water scarcity is on the rise and the design of sustainable water management systems helps save water and the energy associated with its use, from treatment to pumping to heating. From sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) to water reuse, our expertise helps clients to make better use of water and energy, and to make their buildings and construction sites more resilient. Our teams regularly implement efficient hot water generation, rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse, and other design approaches suiting each project and client.   

The Opportunity

Together with Arup's mechanical and electrical engineers, we provide an integrated building services offering. We also collaborate with water engineers to ensure that plumbing and infrastructure work together, in sympathy with the complete water cycle. Our public health team offers our clients a broad spectrum of expertise and consulting services in a wide range of developments, such as commercial, residential and hospitality developments, universities, colleges and schools, hospitals and healthcare buildings, laboratories and research facilities, transport projects, including airports and rail stations, sports facilities and stadia, theatres and performance venues, museums and art galleries, large-scale industrial and manufacturing facilities and data centres.     

 You will be working in a multi-disciplinary office with structural, mechanical and electrical engineers and specialists such as fire and acoustic engineers, preparing designs in co-ordination with their team as well as external architects, surveyors, contractors and clients for projects across a wide range of markets.  

Is this role right for you? 

Helping to shape a better world - Designing plumbing, drainage and fire suppression systems for the building services sector. Helping to design buildings that are beautiful, elegant and efficient. Preventing water scarcity  

We are looking for the following qualifications, skills and attributes in you:   

• A master's degree (or bachelor's at 2:1 or above) in Civil, Environmental, Architectural, Mechanical, Building Services, Water, Chemical or Process Engineering, or Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Sustainability or Hydrology   

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office    

• Strong analytical skills    

• Being organised in your approach to work and meeting deadlines  

• Enthusiasm for a career in public health engineering, underpinned by an understanding of our sector and work    

• Demonstrate a creative and inquisitive approach to problem solving    

• Seek to improve existing ways of working, by finding efficiencies in processes  

• Develop and implement digital approaches to optimise our designs    

• The aptitude to work on your own initiative and be proactive  

We're looking for: 

Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key. 
Innovative minds: We're looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo. 
Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working. 
Adaptable adventurers: You're ready to take on any challenge that comes your way. 

You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2026. 

Advert closing date: 15th November 2025 

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended. 

Location Preferences 

While the role you applied for is based in the location specified in the job advert, we may have other opportunities that align with your profile. To help us assess this, please let us know which Arup office locations you would be interested in working in on your application form 

Duplicate Applications 

Please note, candidates are permitted to submit only one application per recruitment cycle. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and selecting the role and location(s) that best align with your skills and interests before applying. 

Eligibility   

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.