Design Engineers – Water

Lanesra Technical Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks Design Engineers at all levels for a hybrid role in Derby. Responsibilities include producing technical designs for projects in the water sector, coordinating with various disciplines, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have engineering qualifications, experience in water treatment projects, and strong management skills. Excellent benefits package included, with a competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits

Car/car allowance

Bonus (DOE)

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance and Health Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in technical delivery of complex engineering projects.
• Understanding of water and sewage treatment principles.
• Experience of managing/mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Produce cost-effective design layouts that meet specifications.
• Ensure standard practices are utilized.
• Coordinate designs with internal and external disciplines.
• Assist in supervising and developing staff.

Skills

Technical delivery of complex water industry engineering projects

Knowledge of water and sewage treatment principles

Managing/mentoring staff

Computer literacy

Ability to present technical proposals

Driving licence

Flexible mind to assimilate large data sets

Education

Relevant discipline Engineering qualification

Membership of a professional institution

Job description

Position

Design Engineers, Senior Design and Principal Design Engineers

Location

Derby with hybrid working available

Rate Guide

£45‑75k (Neg DOE) plus car allowance (role dependent), bonus (role dependent) and excellent benefits package

Our Client

Integrated design and build provider in the water sector with over 1,000 staff across eight regional centres, supporting six long‑term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor and in joint ventures and alliances.

The Role

Our client is looking to strengthen their Engineering team with Design Engineers at all levels and in all disciplines – Civil, EICA, Mechanical and Process. Based in the Severn Trent Water region, you will report directly to the Principal Engineer or Regional Discipline Lead.

Your role will be to provide superior quality Engineering Design services to minimise risks and maximise profits on turnkey and engineering services contracts. You will co‑ordinate the design and produce design documents and drawings taking due account of health and safety requirements, specifications and standards pertaining to the contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce design layouts which are cost effective, meet the requirements of the specification and can be constructed and commissioned effectively. Cost includes design time, material, erection and any impact on other disciplines.
• Ensure that standard practices are utilised wherever possible and maintain competitiveness.
• Provide estimates and feedback for the Proposals department.
• Follow procedures and processes to ensure the continuing development of the department and monitor their effectiveness.
• Write, update and monitor efficient procedures to aid the smooth running of the department.
• Coordinate designs with all other disciplines, internal and external, to ensure the contract is delivered as a whole.
• Maintain files and records throughout the duration of contracts.
• Assure customer satisfaction and work within a culture where customer focus is key.
• Assist in supervising and developing staff and ensure a safe working environment for all staff.
• Ensure designs take account of environmental issues and all health and safety requirements.

Experience / Qualifications

• Experience in technical delivery of complex water industry engineering projects.
• Understand the principles of water and sewage treatment.
• Have experience of managing/mentoring members of staff in designing relevant discipline aspects of water and sewage treatment plants.
• Membership of a professional institution, chartered or nearing chartership.
• Relevant discipline Engineering qualification.
• Ability to rationalise designs and produce economic plant layouts.
• Good general knowledge of all aspects of water treatment, including electrical, process, civil engineering and project management.
• A flexible mind with the ability to assimilate large amounts of different data at one time.
• Ability to present technical proposals clearly, confidently and convincingly.
• Computer literacy.
• Driving licence.
• Experience of working on design and construct projects using digital design.

Package

• A competitive salary.
• Car/car allowance (subject to role and level of position).
• Bonus (DOE).
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy).
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life Assurance, Health Insurance and Private medical Insurance.
• Cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings hub, kids pass, etc.