Mechanical Design Engineer

RPS Group Plc; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a Senior Process Design Engineer to provide technical leadership and governance across water, wastewater, and bioresources projects in the UK. You will lead design initiatives, mentor junior staff, and manage complex projects from bidding to execution. Ideal candidates will have a degree in chemical engineering, significant experience in water treatment processes, and a track record of innovative, cost-effective solutions. This role offers competitive salary plus bonus and benefits, with opportunities for ongoing training.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

Car allowance

Discounts on groceries

24-hour access to a virtual GP

Paid leave for volunteering

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in chemical engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience in the process design of water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Proven experience developing technical solutions for commercial bids.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design discipline in multidisciplinary teams.
• Plan workload across project lifecycles from bidding to execution.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Build technical relationships with customers during bidding phases.

Skills

Process design of water and wastewater treatment plants

Technical leadership

Value engineering

Design optimization

Communication of complex concepts

Education

Degree in chemical engineering or related field

Job description

About the role

Veolia is looking for a Senior Process Design Engineer to provide technical leadership and process design governance for water, wastewater, and bioresources projects across the UK. Working from conceptual studies through detailed design, you will develop innovative, commercially viable solutions and support business growth by delivering expert process design input for compelling technical proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design discipline in multidisciplinary teams and mentor process engineers, graduates, and designers.
• Plan workload autonomously across project lifecycles from bidding to execution, managing multiple complex projects (£20k to £50m+).
• Communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, draft compelling proposals and reports, and present at all levels.
• Establish and own technical relationships with customers during bidding phases, acting as key interface between internal teams and external clients.
• Build Veolia’s reputation as a ‘Water Technical Expert’ by delivering innovative, cost‑effective solutions, leading technical workshops and negotiations, and representing the company at industry events.
• Embed sustainability principles into all process designs, optimising for energy, chemical usage, and resource recovery while quantifying environmental benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemical engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in the process design of water and wastewater treatment plants, from conceptual design, FEED, to detailed engineering.
• Proven experience developing technical solutions for commercial bids and understanding the commercial implications of design decisions.
• Experience applying value engineering and design optimisation principles to create cost‑effective and innovative solutions.
• Organised, consistently meets project deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across the UK, sometimes at short notice.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus bonus and pension.
• Car allowance and other Veolia benefits.
• Discounts on groceries and well‑known retailers.
• 24‑hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year.
• One day of paid leave per year to volunteer and support your community.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

We are proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Location & Salary

Remote (UK). Salary: Competitive salary plus bonus, pension, car allowance and other Veolia benefits.

Equal Opportunity

We are a proud Disability Confident Employer and are committed to ensuring all applicants receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds. We welcome applicants with long‑term conditions who opt‑in to the Disability Confident scheme. Veolia is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

How to Apply

Apply today and help us make a difference for generations to come.