Lead Design Engineer

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
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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:

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Lead all design aspects for water and wastewater treatment schemes.

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Produce feasibility studies, process designs, PFDs, P&IDs, plant layouts, and equipment specifications.

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Conduct tender-stage optioneering to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions.

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Review and validate third-party designs for compliance and optimization.

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Support commissioning activities and develop technical proposals and tenders.

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Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, clients, and suppliers to deliver projects on time and within budget.

What you’ll need:

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Master’s degree in Process, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.

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Chartered Engineer status.

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Extensive experience designing complex water and wastewater treatment systems.

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Qualified in IOSH Process Safety and CDM Regulations (Designer).

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Strong understanding of civil and MEICA disciplines.

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Skilled in AutoCAD, PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment selection.

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Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.

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Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.

What’s in it for you:

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Competitive salary circa £70,000 + Car Allowance

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Bonus scheme and flexible benefits

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Personal private healthcare

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26 days leave + Bank Holidays

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Pension scheme with company contribution

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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

Job Info
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Job Title:
Lead Design Engineer
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Salary:
£70000 Per annum
Posted:
Feb 24th 2026
Closes:
Mar 27th 2026
Sector:
Engineering
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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