Lead Process Engineer – Water & Wastewater Solutions

Aqua Consultants Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua Consultants Ltd seeks Senior / Principal Process Engineers to lead process design and delivery for water and wastewater projects across the UK. You will analyse data, develop options, and ensure compliance with consent requirements while collaborating with clients and multi-disciplinary teams.

The role involves mentoring junior staff, chairing technical reviews, and supporting project management with cost estimation and scheduling. A proactive, independent worker is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in Chemical/Environmental or Process Engineering.
• Chartered institute membership is essential.
• Full UK permit for work or residency.
• Experience in water/wastewater design and delivery schemes.

Responsibilities

• Provide process knowledge and input into water and wastewater design and delivery schemes.
• Be a point of process expertise and thought leader.
• Conduct capacity assessments and mass balances for treatment works.
• Create and analyse process options, ensuring compliance with consent requirements.
• Produce detailed technical reports from calculations and site data.
• Engage with water companies, contractors and stakeholders across projects.
• Collaborate with costing team to accurately cost options.
• Lead projects and mentor graduates and junior staff.

Skills

Project management

Analytical techniques

Communication and report writing

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Environmental assessment

Data manipulation

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited degree in Chemical/Environmental or Process Engineering

Chartered institute membership

Further education or second degree in process engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Workspace

Microsoft Project

CRM systems

Job description

Aqua Consultants Ltd seeks Senior / Principal Process Engineers to lead process design and delivery for water and wastewater projects across the UK. You will analyse data, develop options, and ensure compliance with consent requirements while collaborating with clients and multi-disciplinary teams.

The role involves mentoring junior staff, chairing technical reviews, and supporting project management with cost estimation and scheduling. A proactive, independent worker is essential for success.