Senior Public Health Engineer

About Us

Hoare Lea is a human‑centric and planet‑conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We are offering a brand‑new opportunity for a Senior Public Health Engineer to join our team based in our Bristol office.

As a Senior Public Health Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and delivering designs for a range of project types and sizes. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and support staff delivering a consistent high‑quality service for clients, ensuring that repeat and new business opportunities are developed, and profitability is achieved.

In this key and varied role, you can expect to:

• Provide detailed, coordinated and cost‑efficient public health design advice to our varied client list.
• Tailor a comprehensive service of specifications, calculations and reports.
• Produce designs for above and below ground drainage systems, rainwater and roof drainage designs, hot and cold‑water services and fire suppression systems to standards, budget and deadline.
• Produce calculations, reports and specifications with good written communication skills.
• Attend DTMs/client meetings and site inspections.
• Work with minimal supervision and manage your own individual projects; reacting efficiently to multiple tasks and tight deadlines.

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• Proven experience working as a Public Health Engineer or closely related role, with a track record delivering on a variety of complex projects.
• Understanding of all drainage services including rainwater and domestic water services required.
• Use of relevant software/tools such as Revit and AutoCAD.
• Self‑awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity.
• Conversant with relevant British Standards.
• Consultancy experience.

To apply, simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact

If shortlisted, our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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