LeadDesign Engineer
Salary:Circa £70,000 + Car Allowance
Permanent, Full time, 37.5hours per week
Base Location:Osprey House, Huntingdon (Hybrid working)
AtAlpheus, we deliver innovative water and wastewater treatment solutions for industrial clients. Ourengineeringprojects are critical totheirenvironmental sustainability and operational excellence, andwe’relooking for a highly skilledLeadDesign Engineertodrivethe design and development of complex treatment systems.
In this role,you’lltake full ownership of engineering design packages—from concept and feasibility through to detailed design and commissioning.You’llwork closely with Project Managers, Process Engineers,CommercialandOperational teams to ensure successful delivery of capital projects, while also supporting technical proposals and tendersubmissions. Yourexpertisewill help us create efficient, cost-effective,compliantand winningsolutions that meet client requirements and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead development and delivery of all design aspects for capital engineering projects (water & wastewater treatment schemes up to £5M+).
2. Produce feasibility and design deliverables across all project stages: tendering, feasibility, concept design, detailed design, and implementation. Prepare:
3. Feasibility and concept design reports.
4. Process design (calculations, PFDs, P&IDs, control philosophy, equipment specs) leading to commercial Process Guarantees.
5. Plant layouts (plans, sections, general arrangements).
6. Civil and MEICA design requirements and specifications.
7. Conduct high-level appraisal and optioneering at tender/feasibility stage to create innovative, efficient solutions.
8. Develop design briefs, specifications, and scopes for specialist technologies, equipment suppliers, and installation works.
9. Review and validate third-party design submissions (process partners, suppliers, subcontractors) for compliance and optimization.
10. Take ownership of all designs ensuring:
11. Robustness, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with client requirements, standards, and CDM regulations.
12. Process Guarantee considerations and design liability recommendations.
13. Develop commissioning plans with project managers/engineers.
14. Execute and participate in commissioning activities, ensuring plant functionality and resolving issues.
15. Develop technical proposals and tenders within deadlines, including: Supply chain engagement, cost buildup, commercial considerations, and technical solution development.
16. Represent company at tender evaluations and customer meetings
17. Promote proposal benefits and features and collaborate with customer engineering teams to build credibility and strong relationships.
18. Stay ahead of industry developments and integrate innovative technologies into design solutions.
19. Champion health, safety, and wellbeing throughout all project phases.
Requirements
20. Master’s degree in Process, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.
21. Expert knowledge and extensive experience in designing complex water and wastewater treatment systems.
22. Chartered status.
23. Qualified to IOSH standard in Process Safety design,applicationand management
24. Qualified to CDM Regulations (as Designer)
25. Strong understanding of civil and MEICA engineering disciplines.
26. Proventrack recordof delivering design packages for major projects.
27. Skilled in process design, including PFDs, P&IDs, and equipmentselection.
28. GoodAutocadknowledge and experience.
29. Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder engagement skills.
30. Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.
What’sin it for you?
31. Personal private health care
32. 26days leaverising with service+ Bank Holidays, with theoptionto swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion
33. Life Cover at 8x your salary
34. Personal Accident cover – up to 5x your salary
35. Flexible working
36. Car Allowance
37. Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
38. Bonus scheme
39. Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.
Why Alpheus?
We’re part of the Anglian Water Group, delivering sustainable water solutions that make a real difference. Ifyou’repassionate about engineering excellence and want to help shape the future of water treatment,we’dlove to hear from you.