Graduate Process Design Engineer

MWH Treatment Limited; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking Graduate Process Design Engineers for their Professional Development Programme. This role involves completing design calculations, preparing risk assessments, and assisting with engineering documentation. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Process or Chemical Engineering and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive starting salary, 25 days holiday, and various employee benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Flexible hybrid working

Competitive pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Gym memberships

Technology salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Qualifications

• Have achieved or on track to achieve your Master's degree in Process or Chemical Engineering.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Ability to travel to the office and sites.

Responsibilities

• Completing Process engineering design calculations.
• Assist with the production of cost-effective process designs.
• Prepare design risk assessments.

Skills

Great communication skills (written and verbal)

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

Master's degree in Process or Chemical Engineering

Job description

We’re excited to expand our Engineering division with Graduate Process Design Engineers to join our Professional Development Programme for our 2026 intake, based in Maple Lodge in Thames Framework working amongst our Engineering specialists.

Why Choose MWH?

It's your career, let's shape it together! We pride ourselves on putting people first with an inclusive and rewarding culture where success is recognised. Dedicated to attracting, retaining and enabling the development of our graduates to maximise potential. The graduate programme is tailored to your needs with a flexible and varied learning environment, you'll feel empowered to make decisions and harness your knowledge and practical skills. The sky’s the limit!

Grow with us! As a growing company within the RSK group, we can offer a multitude of opportunities. MWH Treatment is preparing to play its part as one of the UK’s leading Design and Build Contractors in the Water Industry. In response to the growing demand to improve further the UK water quality in our rivers and bathing waters amongst other challenges, the investment in the water industry is far exceeding any other time. MWH Treatment, as part of the RSK group, specialises in creating and providing practical, sustainable outcomes. Our engineers pioneer and perfect solutions. The variety of work we offer provides a platform for you to develop and master your subject to build a fruitful and purposeful career.

What will you be doing?

Working within the Engineering team you will be an integral part of the delivery of many projects by providing assistance in the following:

• Completing Process engineering design calculations
• Assist with the production of process designs which are cost effective, meet the requirements of the specification and which can be constructed and commissioned effectively
• Prepare design risk assessments
• Maintain files and records throughout the duration of contracts.
• Carry out surveys at site visits
• Production of clear and well‑presented reports, specifications, and other engineering documentation

What is the Graduate Programme?

Our Graduate Programme is shaped to enable you to successfully achieve professional status with the relevant professional institutions, whilst giving you exposure to everything you need to start your career on a successful path.

• A committed and structured three‑year Graduate Programme.
• Mentorship dedicated to you to support your career
• A structured training plan.
• UK wide program with opportunities to network with your peers
• An opportunity to rotate in both design and build (hands on site experience)
• Practical, on the job training within your team of industry experts.

What's in it for me?

Along with a structured learning and development throughout your graduate scheme and beyond, MWH also offers a variety of benefits, such as:

• A competitive starting salary, 6 monthly salary increases, rewarding your commitment to your development and training.
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy).
• Some flexibility with hybrid working.
• Competitive and flexible contribution pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Gym memberships.
• Technology salary sacrifice scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Scheme – free mental health support, financial advice.
• And many more benefits including sports and social club membership.

What will I need to be considered?

Have achieved or on track to achieve your Master's degree in Process or Chemical Engineering. Eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately, this role does not meet the minimum salary requirements for sponsorship on this role. Have the ability to travel to the office and sites (some of our sites are difficult to access through public transport). Meaning a full UK driving licence would be preferred. Flexibility – Successful candidates will need to be flexible and willing to spend time in other offices and sites. Great communication skills (written and verbal). Self‑motivated – attitude is key, it's your career! A team player.

What happens next?

Apply – Our dedicated early careers recruiter will review your application and be in touch. Timeframe – Within 4 weeks you will hear if you've been successful to the next stage. Process – You will be invited to complete a video interview, followed by an in‑person or Teams interview with two of our hiring managers; you will be given the opportunity to come and meet the team in office or on site. It's important to us that you are given every opportunity to know you're making the right choice for you and your career.