Lead Design Engineer

• Annual Salary: Circa £70,000 + Car Allowance
• Location: Huntingdon (Hybrid working, 3 days WFH)
• Job Type: Days, Monday to Friday, Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

A leader in delivering innovative water and wastewater treatment solutions for industrial clients. We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Design Engineer to drive the design and development of complex treatment systems, ensuring environmental sustainability and operational excellence.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Take full ownership of engineering design packages from concept and feasibility through to detailed design and commissioning.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Process Engineers, Commercial, and Operational teams to ensure successful delivery of capital projects.
• Lead the development and delivery of all design aspects for capital engineering projects, including water and wastewater treatment schemes valued up to £5M+.
• Produce feasibility and design deliverables across all project stages: tendering, feasibility, concept design, detailed design, and implementation.
• Conduct high-level appraisal and optioneering at tender/feasibility stage to create innovative, efficient solutions.
• Develop design briefs, specifications, and scopes for specialist technologies, equipment suppliers, and installation works.
• Review and validate third-party design submissions for compliance and optimization.
• Develop commissioning plans with project managers/engineers and participate in commissioning activities to ensure plant functionality.
• Develop technical proposals and tenders within deadlines, engaging with supply chains and building strong customer relationships.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Process, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Chartered status and expert knowledge in designing complex water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Qualified to IOSH standard in Process Safety design, application, and management.
• Strong understanding of civil and MEICA engineering disciplines.
• Proven track record of delivering design packages for major projects.
• Proficiency in process design, including PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment selection.
• Good knowledge and experience with AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.

Benefits:

• Personal private health care
• 26 days leave rising with service + Bank Holidays, with options to swap for religious holidays
• Life Cover at 8x your salary
• Personal Accident cover – up to 5x your salary
• Flexible working and Car Allowance
• Competitive pension scheme – contributions matched up to 6%
• Bonus scheme and flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.

To apply for the Lead Design Engineer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.