Lead Project Engineer – Wastewater & Treatment Systems

We are a rapidly-growing, proprietary-technology driven, specialist wastewater and filtration business delivering very exciting filtration treatment equipment to UK utilities, Tier 1 contractors, and international clients at a time where there is real momentum to adapt to challenges that we are very well positioned to address. Our projects span municipal and industrial wastewater applications, including export projects delivered through partners. As our portfolio grows, we are seeking an entrepreneurial and senior engineering-led project manager to oversee technical delivery.

The Lead Project Engineer will have overall responsibility for engineering and technical delivery of wastewater projects from contract award through to commissioning and handover. This role is office based at our facility in Wigan, UK.

• Have end-to-end engineering responsibility for the delivery of multiple wastewater & treatment projects
• Act as technical authority for the business on wastewater and treatment equipment
• Support sales and proposals with technical input, concept development, and risk assessment
• Develop and improve standard designs, technical documentation, and engineering processes as the business scales
• Coordinate and technically lead multidisciplinary delivery partners (mechanical, process, electrical, ICA, fabrication, installation)
• Own technical risk, design assurance, and engineering decisions
• Define design intent and review, develop, produce and approve Solid Works-based mechanical designs, GA layouts, and fabrication drawings
• Ensure designs are DFMA with a focus on efficient site installation and maintenance
• Act as primary engineering technical interface with clients and contractors
• Take responsibility for procurement, manufacture, FAT, installation support, and commissioning activities, working directly with suppliers and contractors
• Support programme, cost control, and change management
• Ensure compliance with safety and industry standards

• Degree-qualified engineer (mechanical, process, or related)
• Typically 5+ years’ experience in wastewater or water treatment
• Proven project engineering management experience
• Strong understanding of wastewater processes and mechanical systems
• Solid working knowledge of Solid Works for mechanical equipment
• Experience with UK utilities and/or Tier 1 contractors
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working as a standalone senior engineer within a growing, fast-moving business
• Able to balance technical detail with commercial, programme, and delivery pressures
• Chartered Engineer status
• Export or international project experience
• Background with specialist equipment suppliers or packaged plant

This is not a corporate project role. It is a senior, accountable engineering position offering genuine ownership, influence, and the opportunity to help shape how a growing technology-led business delivers its projects.

If this sounds relevant — or you’d simply be open to a confidential conversation — feel free to get in touch.

Please note:

only applicants who meet the stated degree and wastewater/ water treatment industry experience requirements, and who answer the application questions accurately, will be considered.

For more information contact:
Gavin Haywood

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