Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer – Water / Wastewater Systems – £50,000 + Benefits – Surrey

Are you a skilled Design Engineer with experience in wastewater or surface water pumping systems?
I’m working with a highly respected engineering business in Surrey that’s looking to bring in a talented Senior Design Engineer to join their growing technical team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take real ownership of projects — from initial design and proposal through to delivery — while leading and mentoring a small team of design and estimating engineers. The company is known for its strong technical reputation and supportive culture, offering genuine career progression and long-term stability.

The Role

As Senior Design Engineer, you’ll:

• Produce detailed designs, quotations, and submissions for medium to large wastewater and surface water pumping schemes.

• Undertake site surveys, collect technical data, and assess project feasibility.

• Ensure all design work meets UK water industry standards and legislation (including Sewers for Adoption and Codes of Adoption).

• Oversee and mentor members of the design, estimating, and CAD teams.

• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and commercially sound project delivery.

• Deputise for the Technical Director when required — managing departmental operations and workload allocation.

About You

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering.

• Proven design experience in wastewater or water pumping systems.

• Strong working knowledge of UK water industry standards and specifications.

• Proficiency with design software (e.g. AutoCAD, simPRO, or similar).

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

• A proactive, reliable approach — able to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

• A full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £50,000 per annum

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Company pension and discretionary bonus

• Professional development and training support

• A collaborative, technically focused team environment

• Clear opportunities for progression into leadership

If you’re ready to take the next step in your engineering career and want to join a well-established business with a strong reputation in the UK water industry, I’d love to hear from you.

? Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat about the role.