Lead Design Engineer

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