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:
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Lead all design aspects for water and wastewater treatment schemes.
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Produce feasibility studies, process designs, PFDs, P&IDs, plant layouts, and equipment specifications.
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Conduct tender-stage optioneering to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions.
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Review and validate third-party designs for compliance and optimization.
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Support commissioning activities and develop technical proposals and tenders.
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Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, clients, and suppliers to deliver projects on time and within budget.
What you’ll need:
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Master’s degree in Process, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.
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Chartered Engineer status.
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Extensive experience designing complex water and wastewater treatment systems.
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Qualified in IOSH Process Safety and CDM Regulations (Designer).
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Strong understanding of civil and MEICA disciplines.
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Skilled in AutoCAD, PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment selection.
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Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
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Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.
What’s in it for you:
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Competitive salary circa £70,000 + Car Allowance
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Bonus scheme and flexible benefits
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Personal private healthcare
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26 days leave + Bank Holidays
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Pension scheme with company contribution
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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