Principal Design Engineer – Water Infrastructure Lead

Talascend International; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is looking for a Principal Design Engineer to lead the design and technical delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects. This role requires proven experience within the water sector and a relevant degree. Candidates will have the opportunity to work on major national water infrastructure programmes, with options for contract roles or permanent employment. The position offers flexibility in location and is inside IR35 with competitive day rates for contracts.

Benefits

Competitive day rates

Opportunity for permanent employment

Work on major national projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Principal Design Engineer within the water sector.
• Strong understanding of UK water treatment assets, processes and design standards.
• Track record delivering complex projects from concept through detailed design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and technical delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Provide discipline-specific expertise across feasibility, concept and detailed design stages.
• Ensure designs are compliant with industry standards and client requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical/Process Engineering

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy is looking for a Principal Design Engineer to lead the design and technical delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects. This role requires proven experience within the water sector and a relevant degree. Candidates will have the opportunity to work on major national water infrastructure programmes, with options for contract roles or permanent employment. The position offers flexibility in location and is inside IR35 with competitive day rates for contracts.