Public Health

Public Health and Plumbing Engineering

UKIMEA Region

BAN000068

Joining Arup

Arup is a UK-headquartered independent firm of Designers, Planners, Engineers, Consultants, and Technical Specialists offering a broad range of professional services. With 90 offices in 35 countries, our 19,000+ staff offer a broad range of professional services and through our work, we make a positive difference in the world. Working for the Arup Building Services team offers the chance to work on exciting projects with a truly collaborative team including top experts in their field who are approachable and always happy to help. It's an exciting time to be a part of our growth in India.

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The Opportunity

We are an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants, and technical specialists offering a wide range of professional services aimed at making a positive difference in the world.

The role is a key position within the Building Services Team, responsible for:

• Lead the design of Public Health and Fire Protection Systems for high-end and complex buildings, from concept through IFC stage.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams to ensure seamless integration of public health systems.
• Review and verify public health design work completed locally and remotely to ensure consistency and quality.
• Collaborate with Arup Group offices in the Middle East and India, ensuring compliance with regional regulations and representing Arup to clients and stakeholders when required.
• Develop complete design packages, including drawings, schematics, calculations, schedules, and reports.
• Contribute as a key member of the PHE team to deliver high-quality, efficient, and sustainable public health designs.
• Liaise with local authorities/AOR to secure project approvals and ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support for obtaining local authority approvals on all projects, whether designed locally or remotely.
• Integrate health and safety principles into all design and delivery processes in line with Arup policies.
• Maintain a broad understanding of interdisciplinary coordination to support integrated project delivery.

If this role right for you?

We are looking for someone who has:

• BEng/BSc (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent degree, with a minimum of 8 years of post-graduate experience.

• Minimum 2 years of experience working on projects in the Middle East, particularly in the UAE and KSA, either in-country or from a remote design office.

• Passionate about implementing automation in design and delivery within a BIM environment.

• Highly motivated and willing to tackle new challenges.

• Experienced in hot/cold water, drainage, rainwater disposal, fire protection, gas system design to British/American and local codes/standards

• Knowledge of British Standards, ASHRAE, UPC, CIBSE, NFPA, UAE & KSA codes and local regulations.

• Familiarity with LEED-certified projects.

• Membership in a relevant professional body is required and chartered Engineer status is an advantage.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs

Different people, shared values.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. We will do everything we can to support you.

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If this could be the next step in your journey, please apply online. All applications will be considered, and we will try our very best to respond to you within 72 hours of receiving your application.

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