Process Design Lead - Anaerobic Digestion

Process Design Lead - Anaerobic Digestion Glanua

Location: On site / Ludlow, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Design
Salary: Negotiable salary

About Marches & Glanua

Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We are a trusted provider to the municipal, industrial and pharmaceutical sectors, working with clients including Uisce Éireann (formerly Irish Water), Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, United Utilities and Northern Ireland Water, as well as multinational private clients such as Kerry Group, Diageo, Coca‑Cola and Nestlé.

Marches Biogas, part of the Glanua Group, complements this expertise as a specialist in anaerobic digestion and biogas solutions, delivering renewable energy and resource recovery projects that support the transition to a low‑carbon economy. Together, Marches Biogas and Glanua combine deep technical capability across water, wastewater and bioresource infrastructure, enabling clients to maximise efficiency, reduce environmental impact and unlock sustainable value from waste streams.

Both organisations are passionate about solving today’s environmental challenges and delivering a decarbonised and sustainable world. We recognise that building successful, creative teams requires a diverse workforce capable of driving innovation and new ways of thinking. We provide an environment where individuals have the freedom to develop and grow to their full potential, while championing core values of Safety and Well‑being, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, Agility, Accountability, Diversity and Inclusion in everything we do.

With a talented and growing team of over 600 people across Ireland and the UK, Marches Biogas and Glanua are continuing to expand across multiple disciplines to support ambitious growth plans and deliver sustainable infrastructure for the future.

The Role:

We are seeking a Design Lead for the Process & Hydraulic Engineering discipline specialised in Anaerobic Digestion, Biogas, Sludge & Energy Recovery. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering bioresource infrastructure projects from concept through to construction, commissioning, and operations. You will take ownership of developing robust engineering design solutions that meet client requirements and ensure successful project outcomes through to process commissioning.

Working as part of a multi‑disciplinary engineering team, you will operate within a collaborative “one‑team” culture while actively developing your own technical skills and leadership experience. While your primary focus will be on Process, Mechanical, and Hydraulic Design, you will also engage with and manage inputs and deliverables from other engineering disciplines, including Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation (MEICA), as well as civil and structural engineering.

This role offers exposure to a broad range of multi‑disciplinary engineering challenges, providing a strong platform for professional growth and career progression. You will also have the opportunity to develop client relationships, lead design discussions, and contribute to integrated, high‑quality project delivery across all stages.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Design Leadership

• This role is a technical delivery outputs focused position, operating with a high degree of autonomy while working under the direction of the Technical Manager. The Process & Hydraulic Design Lead is responsible for Manage, Coordinate and deliver design outputs for the Groups Bioresource portfolio of design and build projects.
• Develop and maintain a…