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