Job Description

At HR Wallingford, we design smart, resilient solutions across the natural and built environments to help everyone live and work more sustainably with water. By harnessing research, data insights and the power of our collective expertise, we help the world to better understand the changing influence and impact of water.


HR Wallingford's Equipment, Technology and Innovation Group is a small to medium, high expertise team who develop and supply a comprehensive range of physical modelling technology for hydraulic, marine and coastal research facilities. With more than 70 years' experience on our own modelling projects, our designs have been rigorously proven in use. For the past 30 years we have been sharing our technology and expertise with other model users, and are proud to have supplied equipment to more than 300 institutions worldwide



Examples of the equipment we deliver includes wave generation systems, absorbing beaches, tsunami simulators, towing carriages, instrument positioning systems, force measuring equipment, dynamometers, and remote platforms.



Alongside delivering world class engineering solutions to our clients, you will be helping us develop and capitalise new, innovative technologies to enhance our product portfolio and continue the organisation's growth in strategic markets.

About the role

This is a full life cycle design engineering role and the successful applicant will need to possess an excellent grasp of engineering fundamentals and designing for manufacture, ideally with a background in electronic actuator or machinery design.



The role also includes opportunities for testing, prototyping and overseeing the installation and commissioning of our equipment, for which the candidate will require a good hands-on approach.



With our equipment being specialist, the role would suit a senior engineer with a broad experience base who is looking to progress to a principal engineering role.



The role is UK based in our Wallingford office, but provides opportunities for travel to meet our clients around the world.

Main duties include:

Undertake engineering design, analysis, and calculations to underpin our equipment designs. Participate in design reviews, and recommend design modifications to improve functionality, reliability, and manufacturability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, software engineers, and project managers, to ensure successful project completion. Support in the development of concepts and design solutions for new technology, including planning, testing and verification activities. Producing technical reports, specifications, and other technical documentation. Produce 3D CAD models and drawings for detailed design. Review and Approve CAD models and drawings for junior engineers Potential for overseas travel for commissioning and validation of our equipment..

Further information

Salary from 45,000 dependant on experience. Download a full job description and person specification. Check out our exceptional benefits at hrwallingford.com/careers. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer both hybrid working and flexi-time. We are also open to exploring other flexible working arrangements, including full or part-time working hours.

The closing date for applications is 22nd August 2025.

How to apply

If you are excited about this role but unsure whether you're the right fit, we encourage you to apply. We're also happy to answer any questions by emailing careers@hrwallingford.com



Interested? Please apply providing your CV with covering letter.

Additional information

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HR Wallingford are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate, and work to create an inclusive culture across our business.