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Yorkshire Water

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Engineering
    Sustainability
  • Bradford

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant degree, 5+ years in water treatment design, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a valid UK driving license. Chartered status is preferred.
  • You will provide engineering support throughout project phases, review design documents, coordinate with the team, manage design guidance, and analyze data to ensure safe and reliable solutions.

Requirements

  • A degree level qualification (or equivalent) in chemical engineering, chemistry or a related discipline.
  • Expert knowledge of water treatment processes.
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a technical role in water treatment.
  • Experience of process engineering design in the water industry.
  • A strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a wide business audience, and the ability to influence people.
  • Experience of working on multiple tasks to project deadlines.
  • Full valid UK driving license.
  • Chartered Engineer or Chartered Scientist status or working towards.
  • Experience in the application of quality procedures and document control in engineering design.
  • Experience in identifying and developing practical and innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Provide process engineering support from project definition to detailed design and commissioning by attending key meetings, design meetings, value engineering meetings, Hazop meetings and site visits.
  • Support the project team with the selection and development of best value solutions that are safe and reliable, and meet the treatment objectives, providing a robust challenge where appropriate.
  • Assure the outline design prepared by the strategic planning partner, and the tender design and detailed design prepared by the capital delivery partner by reviewing the key process documents such as the P&IDs, mass balance, process sizing calculations, hydraulic profile, 3D model and control philosophy.
  • Act as a conduit for the Engineering Design Team involving the other disciplines when required and coordinating the team’s response to design submissions.
  • Manage and update Yorkshire Water’s Design Guidance documents, consulting key stakeholders and incorporating best practice from existing sites and learning from new schemes.
  • Support the development of standard designs in conjunction with the Engineering Design Team and supply chain.
  • Retrieve and analyse process data to support the design process.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Lead Design Engineer position?

The salary range is £46,172 - £57,716, subject to a 4.5% rise from April 2025.

Is a company car provided for this role?

Yes, a company car is available through the company car lease scheme.

How many annual leave days do employees receive?

Employees receive 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra wellness day.

What qualifications are required for the Lead Design Engineer role?

A degree level qualification (or equivalent) in chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related discipline is required.

How much experience is necessary for this position?

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a technical role in water treatment is necessary.

What type of engineering knowledge is essential for this role?

Expert knowledge of water treatment processes is essential.

Will I need to visit sites as part of this position?

Yes, the role requires occasional site visits across the Yorkshire region.

Are there any benefits related to health and wellness?

Yes, the benefits package includes options such as a health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, and gym membership discounts.

What engineering status would benefit this application?

Chartered Engineer or Chartered Scientist status, or working towards it, would be beneficial.

What is the work schedule for this position?

The work schedule is permanent, with 37 hours per week from Monday to Friday.

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Yorkshire Water

Energy
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1989
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We’re Yorkshire Water. The people trusted to take care of Yorkshire’s most valuable natural resource. On the surface, it sounds simple. We manage and look after the region’s water. But water is not quite like anything else. We’re not like any other business – and nowhere is quite like Yorkshire. Our work means much more than just supplying clean drinking water, taking away wastewater and looking after the region’s coast and countryside. We’re an integral part of Yorkshire life and millions of people who live and work here rely upon us, every single day. We look after communities, protect the environment and plan ahead to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow, always. 24/7, 365, we provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing and prosperity. That means over 5 million customers, and the millions of people who visit Yorkshire each year rely on us, every day. 140,000 businesses also depend upon the water we supply and the wastewater we take away to provide goods and services that support the economy – not only in Yorkshire, but across the United Kingdom and beyond.