Lead Process Engineer – Water & Wastewater (Hybrid)

Energy Jobline CVL; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Principal Process Engineer in Manchester to lead water and wastewater process design across projects, in a hybrid working arrangement, and to mentor engineers.

The role requires 10+ years in the regulated water industry, Chartered Engineer status, and a track record delivering plant design. You will review deliverables, perform hydraulic calculations, chair HAZOPs, and support tender submissions while driving improvements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of process design experience in regulated water
• Extensive knowledge of wastewater treatment and plant design
• Proven delivery of process design on water/wastewater projects

Responsibilities

• Lead development of efficient, practical process design solutions for water and wastewater projects
• Review and approve design deliverables, reports, specifications, and DRAs
• Check and approve mass balances, process sizing, hydraulic calculations, and PFDs
• Review control philosophies and commissioning strategies
• Provide technical guidance across projects and support tender submissions
• Direct and mentor engineers and graduates
• Ensure designs meet technical standards and client requirements
• Lead HAZOP, ALM, KM, and other technical review meetings
• Estimate design hours and support project planning
• Drive continuous improvement in process engineering standards

Skills

Process design

Water/wastewater

Project leadership

HAZOP experience

Chartered Engineer

Digital capability

Education

Degree or HND or equivalent

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Principal Process Engineer in Manchester to lead water and wastewater process design across projects, in a hybrid working arrangement, and to mentor engineers.

The role requires 10+ years in the regulated water industry, Chartered Engineer status, and a track record delivering plant design. You will review deliverables, perform hydraulic calculations, chair HAZOPs, and support tender submissions while driving improvements.