Lead Process Engineer

Mott Macdonald; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering consultancy is seeking a Lead Process Engineer for a significant water infrastructure project in the UK. The role involves designing water processes, ensuring safety and efficiency, and collaborating with various engineering teams. Candidates should have a degree in relevant fields, experience in process engineering, and excellent communication skills. Join a progressive team dedicated to social impact and innovation.

Benefits

Pension matched by employer up to 7%

Option to purchase and carry over annual leave

Life assurance and private medical insurance

Gym membership discounts UK wide

Cycle to work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Degree level education in a relevant field is essential.
• Experience in process engineering is required.
• Membership in a professional body is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design clean water systems ensuring efficiency and environmental standards.
• Perform process calculations for projects.
• Support safety and design standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.

Skills

Process engineering

Strong communication skills

Collaboration

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving ability

Strong IT skills

Education

Degree in water/wastewater process science/engineering

Postgraduate qualification such as CIWEM or MSc

Job description

Overview

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about contributing to one of the UK's most ambitious water infrastructure projects? The Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to support and enhance the project delivery team. Provide designs which are innovative and deliver value for money while acting as a proactive problem-solver by applying engineering principles. Lead by reviewing the mandate and preparing a scope, methodology, programme and resource estimate for implementing the design stage of the project and design support during construction. Embedded within the SPA delivery team, you will be responsible for a section of the design output and will monitor workload, liaise with mechanical and electrical engineers, Design Leads and other disciplines. You will work alongside other Process Leads and be responsible for developing and understanding the system-wide performance of the pipeline and non-infrastructure assets and how these designs interact with existing AWS systems. Your role includes developing water quality design proposals, agreeing these with the Client, and providing information to production and delivery teams to progress through key scheme gateways.

Responsibilities

• Process design of clean water pumping stations, dosing packages and control systems that meet SPA goals for customer, environment and efficiency; this includes complex hydraulics and system control.
• Complete all process calculations to provide process datasheets or requirement specifications on a per-project basis.
• Process calculations, hydraulics, unit processes, pump calculations, capacity calculations, water quality assessments, control philosophies, SCADA integration and system commissioning integration.
• Support the Process Discipline Head in driving excellence in H&S, applying knowledge and skills to produce safe designs in line with CDM Regulations, standards and codes of practice.
• Ensure all technical work is completed to the correct standards and specifications.
• Maintain the quality and consistency of all process engineering technical documents.
• Collaborate with lead team members to ensure that all technical deliverables are properly checked and approved.
• Communicate effectively at all relevant levels to ensure delivery of technical excellence.
• Maintain close links with other engineers and the Discipline Head to ensure smooth interfaces between disciplines and share best practice.
• Liaise with Technical Managers within the programme area to provide technical guidance and explore opportunities for technical innovation-based outperforming expectations.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in water/wastewater process science/engineering related subject.
• Postgraduate qualification such as CIWEM or a relevant MSc is desirable.
• Member of a professional body.
• Experience of process engineering.
• Benefit from a Process/Mechanical D&B bias to support SPA's end-to-end lean project delivery resourcing ethos.
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong IT skills with proven problem-solving ability.

About SPA & Mott MacDonald

The Process Engineer would benefit from alignment with SPA and Mott MacDonald Bentley’s approach to delivering end-to-end projects. The organisation is a global engineering, management and development consultancy dedicated to improving society through excellence and digital innovation, while respecting differences and investing in people.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. Our values are progress, respect, integrity, drive and excellence. We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and share in the rewards. You will have opportunities to contribute to projects that benefit communities, secure water supplies for future generations, and protect homes and businesses from flood risk.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: We welcome applications from all sectors of the community and are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect. If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. For more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Equal Opportunities, see our policy documents.

If you are looking for a career opportunity in an innovative, forward-thinking environment, please apply today. Our ambition is to build a more inclusive environment and celebrate diversity.

Benefits

• Pension matched by employer up to 7%
• Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
• Life assurance/Private Medical Insurance/Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
• 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/shared parental leave
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
• Gym membership discounts UK wide
• Cycle to work scheme, interest-free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards