Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is looking for a Design Engineer in Peterborough to create innovative mobile water treatment systems. This role combines creativity and engineering to safeguard water resources, requiring a degree in engineering and 2-3 years' experience. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 and comprehensive benefits, including private healthcare and a pension contribution.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare & dental cover

Enhanced family leave

Lifestyle account with matched funds

Discounted gym membership

Life insurance worth 10x your salary

Income protection for up to 5 years

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in engineering, preferably in water-related projects.
• Proactive engineering mindset that thrives in collaboration.
• Strength in creating 3D models and fabrication drawings.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models and detailed fabrication drawings using SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Design and upgrade mobile water treatment assets.
• Support manufacturing across various international sites.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

SAP

Education

Degree (BSc/MEng/MSc) in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Electrical or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Overview

Design Engineer - Shape the Future of Water Technology

Peterborough • £35,000 - £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.

What you'll be doing

• Creating 3D 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 towards 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?

• 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

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.

Notes

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