Flowtech
Head of Project Design (MEICA & Hydraulics)
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Head of Project Design (Industrial Hydraulics / MEICA)
Hybrid | Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Highly Competitive Salary + Exceptional Bonus + Company Car + Excellent Benefits
Design the Hydraulic Engineering Behind Some of the World's Most Prestigious Infrastructure Projects
Are you an experienced hydraulic design engineer who still enjoys being hands-on? Do you thrive on solving complex engineering challenges rather than simply managing people? Would you like to see your designs become part of landmark infrastructure projects that leave a lasting legacy?
Flowtech's Major Projects Division has built an enviable global reputation for designing and delivering complex industrial hydraulic systems for major infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally.
Our portfolio includes internationally recognised projects such as St George's Bridge, Bermuda, together with the €102 million Narrow Water Bridge, one of Europe's most exciting cross-border infrastructure projects.
Due to continued growth, we're looking to appoint an experienced Head of Project Design to lead the design of our industrial hydraulic and MEICA projects.
While you'll lead the design function, this remains a genuinely hands-on engineering position. We're looking for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, solving technical challenges and remaining actively involved in the engineering design process.
You'll work alongside an experienced team of engineers, taking ownership of the hydraulic design on multiple high-value projects from concept through to commissioning.
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The Role
Reporting to the Major Projects Director, you'll lead the design and engineering of complex industrial hydraulic systems across multiple projects simultaneously. You'll remain actively involved in:
- Designing industrial hydraulic systems and equipment
- Developing innovative engineering solutions
- Reviewing and approving technical drawings and calculations
- Providing technical leadership across MEICA disciplines
- Working closely with clients, project managers and delivery teams
- Supporting projects from concept design through manufacture, installation and commissioning
- Solving complex engineering problems as they arise
- Mentoring and supporting fellow engineers while remaining technically involved throughout every project
About You
We're looking for an engineer first and foremost. You'll ideally have experience in:
- Industrial hydraulic system design
- Hydraulic power units, cylinders, valves, accumulators and control systems
- MEICA engineering
- Designing equipment for major infrastructure, bridges, water, industrial automation or heavy engineering projects
- Managing several engineering projects simultaneously
- Producing practical, innovative engineering solutions
- Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams
Whether you're currently a Principal Design Engineer, Lead Hydraulic Engineer, Engineering Manager or already a Head of Design, we'd love to hear from you.
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Why Join Flowtech?
This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's leading specialists in industrial hydraulic engineering. You'll work on technically fascinating projects where no two days are the same, with genuine autonomy to influence design decisions while remaining at the forefront of engineering innovation.
In return, you'll receive:
- Highly competitive salary
- Extremely generous performance bonus
- Company car
- Hybrid working
- Outstanding career progression
- Exposure to nationally and internationally recognised infrastructure projects
- The opportunity to design engineering solutions that will stand the test of time
Ready for Your Next Engineering Challenge?
If you're passionate about industrial hydraulics, enjoy solving complex engineering problems and want to remain hands-on while leading the design of world-class infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion.
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