Lead Design Engineer (Process - Clean) in Rothwell

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience, £48,249 to £60,314.
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year).
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).
• Development opportunities in line 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.
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, 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!

Location: This role will initially be based in Bradford but we’re moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in Summer 2026, so you’ll be based there in the future (hybrid working – minimum 1 day per week in the office).

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Design Engineer (Process – Clean Water) to join the Engineering Design Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.

What we do! Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Asset Delivery are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

The Lead Design Engineer will provide expert technical advice on water treatment processes and technologies. The Lead Design Engineer will be responsible for providing process engineering support to the AMP 8 capital delivery programme, working in close collaboration with Yorkshire Water’s strategic planning partner and capital delivery partners on water treatment process designs, managing and updating Yorkshire Water’s Design Guidance documents, and supporting the development of standard designs. The Lead Design Engineer will report to the Senior Engineer (Process – Clean Water) and will work closely with a professional team of civil, mechanical and electrical engineers. This role is a regional role and will require site visits across the Yorkshire region on an occasional basis.

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

What skills & qualifications you will need:

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

You will also benefit from having:

• Chartered Engineer or Chartered Scientist status or working towards.
• Experience in the application of quality procedures and document control in engineering design.
• Experience in identifying and developing practical and innovative solutions.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

If you’ve got the experience to be a Lead Design Engineer (Process – Clean Water) and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you. Please apply online and complete the application process by uploading an up-to-date copy of your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience for the role.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Kelda Group reserve 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.