Design Engineer

Role Overview

Design Engineer
Our client is recruiting for a Design Engineer, from a Mechanical or Civil bias, to join their ever growing team based over in Northampton. The main focus will be to develop design solutions for Water and Water Recycling Projects. Examples of the projects IOS deliver are as follows:
Flow Monitoring, Pump Stations, Booster Stations, First Time Sewerage installations, Mains Laying and New Treatment Processes.

• Prepare and analyse key design options, for review and agreement with the Project Engineer and the client. Ensuring risks and gaps are mitigated whilst always upholding the Project Basis of Design.
• Design calculations facilitating the sizing of mechanical, hydraulic, and building services equipment.
• Oversee the outputs for several processes including P&IDs and datasheets, working with the Principal Designer to develop new solutions.
• Conduct engineering evaluations (with field inspections) and feasibility studies for water and wastewater projects, analysing data and identifying potential issues or improvements.
• Collaborate with Project Engineers and the Anglian Water Environmental Science Team to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permit requirements.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Escalate issues that may impact on time/cost/quality before they become a problem or exceed agreed timescales.
• Support the drive towards excellence in H&S, demonstrating applied knowledge and skills to produce safe designs to discharge your obligation according to CDM Regulations, standards, and accepted codes of practice.

• Successful delivery of the design phase leading to eliminate, reduce, isolate or control foreseeable health and safety risks to anyone who can be affected by the work or resulting product.
• Produce right first time, quality designs to meet the client need as efficiently as possible.

• Regional Directors and Regional Manager
• Delivery teams - Project Delivery Managers, Project Engineers, Design Manager and Construction Managers
• Senior Authorising Engineer
• Regional HSEQ team
• Bid manager and estimating team
• Subcontractors, and suppliers
• Clients

• Minimum of HND or bachelor's degree in mechanical or civil engineering or equivalent, or able to demonstrate a suitable level of experience.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, including pumped treatment systems and hydraulics.
• Proficiency in using engineering software and tools, such as MS Office Suite and relevant engineering design software packages.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve engineering issues.
• Strong project & organisational skills: able to prioritize tasks, manage designs and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with clients and stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in design calculations, cost estimates, and technical documentation.

• Professional qualification and membership with a relevant industry body or institution
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and permit requirements with water and wastewater treatment facilities.