Blueprint Recruitment have a new and exciting opportunity on offer for a seasoned Regional Design Manager to join a leading engineering firm, in a permanent position. Within this role, you will be expected to work on a hybrid basis from our client’s office in Derby, but our client will consider candidates located in Kent and East Sussex. You will be responsible for managing all design processes within a variety of Water Treatment projects. -Competitive salary of £70,000-£85,000 (depending on experience). -Company pension scheme, generous annual leave, and ongoing career development opportunities. Responsibilities: -Manage and oversee the internal design teams to ensure high-quality performance, development, and resource allocation. -Establish rapport with internal and external stakeholders to allow for the project to follow the requirements fully. -Support project planning processes, tendering, and forecasting through sharing design expertise and identifying risks and challenges. -Promote team development and progression through ongoing innovation, sustainable practices, and digital tools. -Ensure all designs comply with client standards and align with regulations through observation and quality assurances. -Nurture health and safety within designs, allowing for full alignment with CDM regulations and best practices. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and/or Design Management, or an equivalent discipline, with, or working towards, a chartered status. -5+ years of experience as a Regional Design Manager, or a similar role, ideally within the water and/or wastewater management sector. -Proven ability to manage and oversee design teams, whilst working with external stakeholders. -Strong understanding of programme planning systems, pipeline forecasting, and tendering and estimation processes. -Solid understanding of CDM regulations and health and safety protocols.For further information on this opportunity, please contact Oliver Catalano on 02392 603030 or email oliver.catalano@blueprintrecruit.com Alternatively, please apply directly using the “Apply” option below.

Here at Blueprint Recruitment, we are looking for a seasoned Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a well-established engineering firm, in a permanent position. Within this role, you will be expected to work on a hybrid basis from our client’s office in Derby, but our client will consider candidates located in Kent and East Sussex. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to manage the design and development process within mechanical systems, with a focus on the Water sector. -Competitive salary of £55,000-£70,000 (depending on experience). -Company pension scheme, generous annual leave, and ongoing career development opportunities. Responsibilities: -Oversee the development of technical mechanical designs, centred around water and wastewater projects, ensuring alignment with regulations and client requirements. -Create concise drawings (3D models), calculations, specifications, and equipment layouts. -Work with numerous professionals to allow for the creation and implementation of sustainable and efficient design solutions. -Conduct risk management tests, reviews and surveys, and audits to ensure the project maintains a high quality, reducing potential risks to designs. -Provide expert guidance during procurement, installation, and commissioning to ensure efficient and safe system performance. -Guide junior engineers, contributing to business development and innovation. Requirements: -Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, whilst being at, or working towards, a chartered status. -7+ years of experience as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, or a similar role, ideally with a focus on the water or wastewater sector. -Extensive experience creating designs for wastewater and water projects, collaboratively working with other professionals. -Solid understanding of the materials used within water treatment (e.g. pumps, valves, filtration systems, etc.) and relevant industry regulations and standards. -Previous experience in mechanical commissioning, such as diagnosing challenges and driving system performance during the installation stage of development.For further information on this opportunity, please contact Oliver Catalano on 02392 603030 or email oliver.catalano@blueprintrecruit.com Alternatively, please apply directly using the “Apply” option below.