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Ernest Gordon Recruitment

Senior Design Engineer (Water)

Birmingham
£55k – £65k/yr
Posted about 19 hours ago
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Senior Design Engineer (Water)

£55,000 - £65,000 + Progression + Training + Company Bonus + Remote Working + Flexible Hours
Birmingham

Are you a Senior Design Engineer from a Water background, looking to join a growing company at the head of their industry, offering varied and complex work as you develop and design engineering solutions for the civil water sector?

Are you looking to progress your career within a well-established company, willing to provide specialist training as they invest within your career and offer routes to Project and Managerial positions?

In this role you will be responsible for ensuring projects adhere to strict industry standards, whilst designing and developing solutions for the civil water sector, including projects for wastewater treatment and sludge filtration. You liaise with internal and external teams, including overseeing a team of Junior Design Engineers.

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Established nearly 50 years ago, this company has become an industry leader, building their reputation on delivering premium civil engineering services in a range of sectors, including Water, with projects spanning the UK and Ireland.

This role would suit a Senior Design Engineer from a Water background, looking to become a recognised authority on their team as they look to progress their career within a company offering an array of training and progression, looking to hire the right person to allow continued organisational success.

The Role:

  • Manage the development and design of drawings, specifications, and calculations
  • Oversee projects from concept to completion, including Wastewater treatment and clean water treatment
  • Ensure projects adhere to industry standards
  • Liaise with internal and external teams
  • Supervise a team of Junior Engineers

The Person:

  • Senior Design Engineer
  • Water background

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Reference number: BBBH26675

Design, Designing, Water, Civil, Civils, Engineer, Engineering, Birmingham, Site, DFM, PLM, Mechanical, Process, HVAC, Pumps, Industrial, Installation, Wastewater, Midlands, West Midlands, Tanks

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Skills

Civil Engineering
Water Treatment
Wastewater Treatment
Sludge Filtration
Design Engineering
Project Management
Technical Drawing
Specifications
Calculations
Team Supervision
Industry Standards Compliance
Clean Water Treatment

Location

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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