Design Engineer

Job Description Design Engineer – Shape the Future of Water Technology

Peterborough Up to £45,000 (depending on experience) + Brilliant Benefits

Are you a creative problem‑solver with a passion for engineering design?

Do you want to see your ideas come to life in equipment that helps safeguard the planet’s most precious resource – water?

This is your opportunity to make a real impact as part of a friendly Peterborough team, where you’ll design advanced mobile water treatment systems used across the UK and the globe.

• Creating 3D models and detailed fabrication drawings using Solid Works or AutoCAD.
• Designing and upgrading mobile water treatment assets that make industry more sustainable.
• Selecting materials and equipment that meet exacting specifications.
• Supporting manufacturing at sites across the UK, China, Canada, and the US.
• Getting hands‑on: spending time in the office, on the shop floor, and on occasional site visits.
• Collaborating with a global network of engineers while developing towards a Project Engineer role.

• Degree (BSc / MEng / MSc) in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Electrical or Environmental Engineering.
• 2–3 years’ experience (or strong industrial placement) in engineering, water‑related.
• Skills in Solid Works, AutoCAD, and SAP are highly desirable.
• A curious, proactive engineer who thrives in a collaborative team environment.

From day one, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy / sell more)
• Private healthcare & dental cover
• Enhanced family leave from day one
• Lifestyle account with matched funds for activities (£360 per year)
• Discounted gym membership + paid volunteering day
• Leading 10% employer pension contribution (double your 5%)
• Life insurance worth 10x your salary
• Income protection for up to 5 years

You’ll be part of an organisation where innovation meets sustainability, where your designs contribute to reducing energy use, preserving water resources, and making industry cleaner and smarter.

Ready to engineer a greener future? Apply now and design solutions that make a global difference.

To achieve the higher salary, you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet the key criteria of the role by past experience and during the interview process.