Lead Design Engineer; Process - Clean

Company Description

Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Lead Design Engineer (Process Clean Water)

• Competitive salary £48,249 to £60,314 depending on experience.
• Annual incentive related bonus up to £1,000.
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).
• Development opportunities aligned with the Lead Design Engineer progression plan.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra wellness day.
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.
• Health cash plan, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Retail savings scheme.
• Online GP service, cycle-to-work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more.

• Initially based in Bradford; office moving to Leeds Valley Park in Summer 2026 (hybrid working, minimum 1 day per week in office).
• Permanent role, 37 hours per week, Monday‑Friday.

• 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, meet treatment objectives, and provide robust challenge where appropriate.
• Assure the outline design prepared by the strategic planning partner and the tender and detailed design prepared by the capital delivery partner by reviewing key process documents (P&IDs, mass balance, process sizing calculations, hydraulic profile, 3D model, control philosophy) before formal gateways.
• Act as a conduit for the Engineering Design Team, involving other disciplines as required.
• Manage and update Yorkshire Water's Design Guidance documents, consulting key stakeholders and incorporating best practice from existing sites and new schemes.
• Support the development of standard designs with the Engineering Design Team and supply chain.
• Retrieve and analyse process data to support the design process.

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in chemical engineering, chemistry or related water treatment discipline.
• Expert knowledge of water treatment processes.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a technical role in water treatment.
• Experience of process engineering design in the water industry.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to explain complex technical concepts to a wide business audience and influence people.
• Experience of working on multiple tasks to project deadlines.
• Full valid driving licence with fewer than 6 points.

• Chartered Engineer or Chartered Scientist status (or working towards).
• Experience in quality procedures and document control in engineering design.
• Experience in identifying and developing practical and innovative solutions.
• Flexible working patterns and job share options where possible.

Apply online and upload an up‑to‑date CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience for the role. Successful candidates will undergo pre‑employment checks, including a Basic Disclosure Check and, if required, security vetting (Counter‑Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance). All roles are subject to a medical questionnaire and further medicals where necessary.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer adjustments to make your application experience comfortable and straightforward. If you have an accessibility need, disability or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application and we will discuss reasonable adjustments.

Kelda Group reserves the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

Closing date for this role is 29th March 2026.

No agencies please.