Lead Design Engineer - Water & Wastewater Treatment
Location: Huntingdon (Hybrid - 3 days WFH)
Salary: Circa £70,000 + Car Allowance
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Are you a Chartered Engineer looking to lead high-profile water and wastewater projects?
We're working with a leading industrial water treatment company seeking an experienced Lead Design Engineer to take ownership of engineering design packages from concept to commissioning on projects up to £5M+.
What you'll do:
* Lead all design aspects for water and wastewater treatment schemes.
* Produce feasibility studies, process designs, PFDs, P&IDs, plant layouts, and equipment specifications.
* Conduct tender-stage optioneering to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions.
* Review and validate third-party designs for compliance and optimization.
* Support commissioning activities and develop technical proposals and tenders.
* Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, clients, and suppliers to deliver projects on time and within budget.
What you'll need:
* Master's degree in Process, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.
* Chartered Engineer status.
* Extensive experience designing complex water and wastewater treatment systems.
* Qualified in IOSH Process Safety and CDM Regulations (Designer).
* Strong understanding of civil and MEICA disciplines.
* Skilled in AutoCAD, PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment selection.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
* Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.
What's in it for you:
* Competitive salary circa £70,000 + Car Allowance
* Bonus scheme and flexible benefits
* Personal private healthcare
* 26 days leave + Bank Holidays
* Pension scheme with company contribution
* Opportunity to lead high-profile, innovative projects in a supportive environment
If you're a senior engineer ready to make a real impact in industrial water treatment, apply now
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