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Posted September 30, 2026 · Closes September 30, 2027

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Job Description

Public Health Engineer – AECOM

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across engineering, design, planning, buildings, transportation, water, energy, and environmental projects. Its multidisciplinary teams work with public- and private-sector clients to deliver complex projects and create sustainable solutions.

AECOM’s Buildings & Places teams bring together engineers, designers, and technical specialists to deliver integrated building services solutions. The company provides opportunities for engineering professionals to contribute to projects across a wide range of sectors while developing their technical and professional expertise.

Role Overview

As a Public Health Engineer with AECOM, the successful candidate will contribute to the design and delivery of public health engineering systems for a variety of building and infrastructure projects in London.

The role will involve developing technical solutions, producing engineering designs and calculations, preparing project documentation, and working alongside multidisciplinary teams to ensure public health systems are effectively integrated into building designs.

This position is suited to an engineer with a strong interest in public health and building services who can apply technical knowledge, collaborate with other disciplines, and contribute to projects from early design through to construction and completion.

Key Responsibilities as Public Health Engineer

  • Develop public health engineering designs for building and infrastructure projects
  • Produce technical drawings, calculations, reports, specifications, and other project documentation
  • Design and coordinate domestic water supply systems
  • Support the design of above-ground and below-ground drainage systems
  • Develop foul water and rainwater drainage solutions
  • Contribute to sustainable water management and conservation strategies
  • Support the design and coordination of fire protection and suppression systems where required
  • Carry out design calculations and technical assessments
  • Review designs and models to identify coordination issues and develop appropriate solutions
  • Work closely with mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural, and other engineering disciplines
  • Participate in project and design team meetings
  • Communicate technical information clearly to clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders
  • Support projects through concept, detailed design, tender, construction, and handover stages
  • Undertake site visits and inspections when required
  • Assist with contractor queries and technical issues during construction
  • Contribute to quality assurance and technical reviews
  • Apply relevant British Standards, Building Regulations, and industry guidance
  • Consider sustainability and energy efficiency when developing engineering solutions
  • Support continuous improvement and the adoption of digital engineering methods

Working Pattern & Location

  • Job Title: Public Health Engineer
  • Company: AECOM
  • Location: London, UK
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Career Area: Engineering
  • Business Area: Buildings & Places
  • Working Model: London-based working arrangements as specified by AECOM
  • Sector: Building Services / Public Health Engineering

Start Your Career With AECOM

AECOM provides engineering professionals with opportunities to contribute to major projects while developing their technical expertise and professional careers. The Public Health Engineer will work alongside specialists from multiple disciplines to develop practical, sustainable, and coordinated building services solutions.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to strengthen their public health engineering experience while contributing to projects across different sectors and stages of the project lifecycle.

Apply now for the Public Health Engineer position with AECOM in London and contribute to the design and delivery of high-quality public health engineering systems.

Requirements

  • Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Public Health Engineering, or a related discipline Professional experience in public health engineering and building services design Knowledge of domestic hot and cold water systems Experience with above-ground and below-ground drainage systems Understanding of rainwater, foul water, and stormwater systems Knowledge of fire protection and suppression systems is advantageous Understanding of relevant British Standards, Building Regulations, and industry requirements Experience using engineering design and modelling software such as Revit or AutoCAD is beneficial Strong technical calculation and problem-solving abilities Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to multidisciplinary teams Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering technically accurate work Interest in sustainable engineering and low-carbon building solutions Commitment to continued professional development Ability to manage priorities and meet project deadlines

Benefits

  • Flexible working opportunities where applicable Career development and professional growth opportunities Access to technical practice networks AECOM University and professional learning resources Training and development programmes Volunteering opportunities Employee well-being programmes Personalised benefits options Professional and technical development support Opportunities to work with multidisciplinary teams on major projects Inclusive and collaborative working environment
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