Lead Water & Wastewater Process Engineer (Hybrid)

Kintec Global Recruitment

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 65,000 - 80,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment is seeking a Principal Process Engineer for a permanent role in Manchester. The position focuses on leading design for water and wastewater projects, reviewing deliverables, and mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in regulated water process design, Chartered Engineer status or near, and strong IT/digital capabilities. Hybrid working and a salary of £65,000–£80,000 are offered, with responsibilities spanning technical leadership and tender

Qualifications

10+ years of process design experience in the regulated water industry.
Chartered Engineer status or near Chartered.
Experience in both clean water and wastewater design beneficial.
HAZOP experience, ideally as Chair, and tender support beneficial.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of efficient and 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, professional guidance, and water company requirements.
Lead HAZOP, ALM, KM, and other technical review meetings.
Estimate design hours and support project planning.
Drive continuous improvement in process engineering standards and practices.