Design Engineer

Smart Recruitment Solutions; Alwalton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Design Engineer to create innovative solutions in water technology. You will design and upgrade treatment assets, collaborate with global engineers, and contribute to sustainability. With a competitive salary up to £45,000 and excellent benefits, this role is ideal for problem-solvers looking to make a difference. Join a team focused on making the industry cleaner and smarter.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare & dental cover

Enhanced family leave

Lifestyle account with matched funds

Discounted gym membership

Life insurance worth 10x salary

Income protection for up to 5 years

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in engineering, preferably water-related.
• Strong collaborative skills and proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Create 3-D models and detailed fabrication drawings.
• Design and upgrade mobile water treatment assets.
• Support manufacturing at various sites.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

SAP

Engineering design

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Electrical or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Design Engineer – Shape the Future of Water Technology

Peterborough Up £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?

What you’ll be doing

• Creating 3‑D models and detailed fabrication drawings using SolidWorks 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 toward a Project Engineer role.

What we’re looking for

• 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 SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and SAP are highly desirable.
• A curious, proactive engineer who thrives in a collaborative team environment.

What’s in it for you

• 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

Why join? 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.