Senior Process Engineer

Coffey; Chasetown; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffey is seeking a Senior Process Engineer (Water and Wastewater) to work in the Midlands, UK. The role involves delivering design works, producing tender submissions, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and at least 8 years of experience in process design.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in process design or equivalent.
• Proven track record in delivering technical designs across multiple disciplines.
• Good knowledge of relevant software tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver design works for public and private sector clients.
• Produce process design deliverables including calculations and system descriptions.
• Mentor junior engineers and support O&M department.

Skills

Process design

Project management

Mentoring

Technical design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

2D/3D CAD software

Job description

Coffey

18.05.2025

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Full Job Description

We are hiring a Senior Process Engineer (Water and Wastewater) based in Midlands, UK.

Responsibilities:

1. Work closely with the Design Manager to deliver Coffey design works across Ireland and the UK, for both public and private sector clients.
2. Assist the Tendering Department by producing relevant, high-quality tender submissions as required, ensuring deadlines are met.
3. Produce and develop process design deliverables for different tenders and project stages, including process selection, calculations, P&ID and PFD development, mass balance, system description, and control philosophy.
4. Assist the commercial/estimating team in developing CAPEX and OPEX models.
5. Review and develop Coffey tender/preliminary and detailed designs; propose value engineering measures to enhance economic viability and robustness.
6. Conduct site visits to municipal and private-sector water and wastewater treatment plants, producing assessment reports with recommendations and preliminary cost estimates.
7. Develop Drinking Water Safety Plans (DWSP) following WHO standards, including health targets, system assessment, monitoring, and communication.
8. Review proposed designs for future O&M considerations and participate in HAZOP studies and workshops.
9. Manage time effectively to complete work within set timelines and budgets.
10. Provide technical support to the O&M Department, including testing, site audits, and process improvement recommendations.
11. Assist in testing and commissioning water and wastewater treatment plants.
12. Support commercial and contractual matters related to O&M.
13. Travel to project sites and regional offices as required.
14. Mentor junior engineers, scientists, technicians, and designers.

About You

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering.
2. Minimum 8 years of experience in process design or equivalent.
3. Proven track record in delivering technical designs across process, civil, mechanical, and electrical/ICA elements.
4. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and 2D/3D CAD software.