Bioresources Process Engineer

JACOBS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a professional to design and develop sludge treatment processes. The ideal candidate has experience in wastewater and food processing, with a strong academic background in chemical or mechanical engineering. Responsibilities include engineering analysis and asset management planning. The company supports a hybrid working policy and emphasizes safety, integrity, and belonging in its workplace culture.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Well-being benefits

Volunteering programs

Qualifications

• Experience in bioresources, wastewater, and food processing industries.
• Experience in design of solids handling processes and municipal sewage sludge treatment facilities.
• Relevant academic qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver sludge treatment processes.
• Conduct engineering analysis and modelling.
• Plan asset management and strategy.

Skills

Biomass processing

Design of digesters

Odour control

Emissions to air mitigation

Anaerobic digestion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Overview

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

In this newly created role you will gain the opportunity to join a growing team responsible for the design, development and delivery of sludge treatment processes including our own Jacobs Bioresources process technologies, throughout their lifecycle from strategic concept stage through feasibility, engineering, installation, acceptance testing, reliability, performance trials and asset management.

Scope and remit

• Strategy and consulting.
• Environmental and economic regulation.
• FEED – Front‑end engineering design of solids handling, municipal sewage sludge treatment digesters, pre‑treatment processes and associated equipment.
• Engineering analysis and modelling.
• Detail design.
• Asset management and planning.

Eligibility and experience

To meet our growth plans, a number of opportunities have been created and as such we would be delighted to hear from candidates coming from bioresources, wastewater, composting, food waste, municipal solid waste or food processing industries, with a blend of the following experience:

• Biomass processing.
• Design of digesters, pre‑treatment or associated equipment.
• Design of solids handling processes, odour control, composting, drying, biosolids and aerobic processes, anaerobic digestion.
• Design of municipal sewage sludge treatment facilities.
• Emissions to air mitigation.
• Design of odour control and abatement systems.
• Odour/methane emissions modelling and sampling.
• Relevant academic qualifications, such as a bachelor’s degree or higher in a subject such as chemical or mechanical engineering.

Workplace culture and benefits

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business and truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well‑being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

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As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.