Construction - Process & Hydraulic Design Lead

Construction - Process & Hydraulic Design Lead

Glanua

#JOB-2458378 | Aldermaston, Reading RG7, United Kingdom

Strategic Design Leadership:
This role is a technical delivery-focused position, operating with a high degree of autonomy while working under the direction of the Head of Process & Hydraulic Engineering. The Process & Hydraulic Design Lead is responsible for managing, coordinating and delivering defined packages of work, coordinating with other disciplines at regional level, and supporting senior, intermediate level and junior engineers. Develop and maintain a coherent design vision aligned with business objectives and long-term strategic goals.

Prioritise and lead high-impact design initiatives that enhance project outcomes and organisational capability. Establish and refine consistent, efficient, and high-quality design workflows across all projects. Promote a culture of innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement within the design function.

Team Leadership, Line Management & Talent Development:
Provide effective line management to the design team, including workload planning, performance management, and resource allocation. Mentor, coach, and develop engineers and designers at all levels, enhancing technical capability, decision-making, and leadership skills. Identify skills gaps and deliver structured development plans to build a high-performing, multidisciplinary team. Foster a collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture that prioritises technical excellence and professional development.

Technical Design, Engineering & Equipment Assessment:
Lead or oversee detailed technical assessments of process and mechanical equipment, ensuring appropriate specification, performance, and integration into system designs. Manage technical interfaces across MEICA disciplines, coordinating input from Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation teams to produce fully integrated, clash-free design solutions. Work closely with ACC teams to develop intelligent, data-rich P&IDs and ensure accurate control-system integration within the design.

Develop and review process and hydraulic calculations across chemical, physical, and biological treatment processes. Produce and oversee technical deliverables, including:
Process & Mechanical Design Reports;
Intelligent P&IDs and PFDs;
Equipment selection and specifications;
Whole Life Cost Assessments;
Hydraulic & process calculations;
Energy balances;
Control philosophies and automation logic inputs;
Motor & Instrument Lists;
Constructability Assessments;
Construction Sequence Narratives;
Process Impact Plans (PIPs);
Interface Registers and Decision Logs;
Support development of efficient, safe, and future-proofed site layouts, ensuring adequate space planning, operability, maintainability, and construction access.

• Construction

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
• Minimum Qualification:
  
  Level 7 (incl Diploma & Ordinary Bachelor Degree)

• Ability
  
  Skills:
  
  Administration, Analytical, Communications, Computer Literacy
• Competency
  
  Skills:
  
  Collaboration, Decision Making, Flexibility, Initiative