Associate Public Health Engineer

A human-focused, sustainable engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal or Associate Public Health Engineer to join their Reading office. This senior, client-facing role involves delivering complex projects across commercial, residential, and mission-critical sectors while supporting and mentoring junior team members. The Role The successful candidate will: * Lead the day-to-day technical delivery of public health design services for multi-disciplinary projects * Develop initial strategic concepts, ensuring solutions meet briefs, British Standards, and regulatory requirements * Work closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams to translate briefs into actionable designs * Support project monitoring, including fee expenditure, resources, and outputs * Mentor and develop apprentices, graduates, and junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team * Contribute to repeat and new business opportunities, ensuring high-quality and profitable delivery Candidate Profile * Proven experience as a Public Health Engineer or in a closely related role, delivering complex projects * Solid understanding of drainage services, including rainwater and domestic water systems * Consultancy experience preferred * Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD, and familiar with relevant British Standards * Collaborative, self-aware, and open-minded, with strong client-facing and communication skills * Experienced in supporting the development of others within a team Why This Role? * Work on transformational and high-profile projects in the fast-growing Reading area * Join a consultancy committed to sustainability, people development, and technical excellence * Mentor and develop the next generation of engineers, including apprentices and graduates * Collaborative, supportive environment where technical expertise and leadership make a real impact * Hybrid working available