Senior Public Health Engineer

Based in our office near Borough Market in the heart of Southwark's thriving Bankside, our welcoming and diverse team are working on some of the most prestigious and innovative projects in the UK and across the world. From sustainability-focused offices and commercial premises to cutting-edge healthcare facilities and from award-winning education schemes to major new residential communities, we are supporting.

As an experienced Public Health Engineer, you will be responsible for designing above ground foul and rainwater drainage, domestic hot and cold water and fire fighting systems, i.e. outline sprinkler designs, wet and dry riser and hydrant systems in order to ensure safe water, above ground drainage and fire fighting installations for multiple projects.

The job role of the Public Health Engineer involves the following main duties:

• Planning above ground foul and surface water drainage systems, domestic water services and relevant fire fighting stems using computer modelling software
• Undertaking technical Public Health Services designs including calculations, layout and schematic drawings, technical schedules and specification documentation, etc.
• Visiting sites to gain an understanding of the project
• Liaising with other teams and departments within WBS
• Liaising with other external design team members on various projects
• Working with clients to ensure that their requirements are fulfilled, and expectations met
• Using computer modelling tools, i.e. REVIT, in the design of Public Health Services systems
• Assessing the environmental impact of proposed works
• Keeping up to date with changing legislation and codes of practice to ensure compliance
• Answering technical queries, both internally within WBS and externally with other parties, etc.
• Visiting the site during construction (where required) to make sure the works are completed to specification
• Undertaking Public Health services strategy reports in order to satisfy planning condition requirements on projects
• Liaising and agreeing with Thames Water on pre-development enquires for new water supplies on various projects
• Able to work on multiple projects in order to satisfy the internal WBS programme requirements
• Experience of designing single building and multi-building site Public Health Services systems

Why Join Waterman Group in London?

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Salary reviewed annually based on skills and experience.
• Hybrid Working: Flexible work-from-home options with a preference for 3-4 days in the office for collaborative team work.
• Training & Development: Strong support for professional development with regular training sessions and opportunities for mentorship from senior engineers.
• Chartership Support: Access to structured training schemes and guidance to help you achieve your Chartership status.
• Career Progression: Fast-tracked career growth for the right candidate, with opportunities to take on leadership roles.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous holiday allowance (26 days per year, rising to 31 with loyalty days), plus bank holidays.
• Team Culture: A friendly and supportive team environment with regular social activities and team-building events, including outings and golf range sessions.

At Waterman we are committed to our people, our communities, and the planet. We are transforming our business and offering our most exciting opportunities yet so now is the time to join us.

We are a Disability Confident organisation, committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy starting with our recruitment and selection process.

Submit your online application, you will receive an automated confirmation email immediately, so you have the comfort of knowing it has been received. If your application is progressed to the first stage you can expect to hear from a member of our dedicated recruitment team.

If successful, an interview will be arranged at a time convenient for both you and our hiring manager, the initial conversation may be via Teams but we are, of course, keen for you to visit our offices, meet the team and therefore, we'd love to meet you face-to-face for a follow up conversation. Good luck, we look forward to welcoming you to the Waterman family!

'All the hard work you put in will result in something that will remain long after you are gone. Its like a stamp you have left on the world.'

Bodunde Balogun - Apprentice, Infrastructure and Environment

'I have felt so welcome during my time here and even in such a short time have learnt a great deal!'