Principal Clean Water Process Engineer

Snc-Lavalin; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A global engineering services firm is seeking a Principal Clean Water Process Engineer in Belfast, UK. This role involves managing technical design work for complex water projects, mentoring team members, and working collaboratively on innovative solutions for the UK water market. Candidates should possess a degree in Chemical or Process Engineering, relevant experience in clean water design, and strong communication skills. The position supports hybrid working arrangements and offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Clean Water Process design delivery.
• Strong knowledge in drinking water treatment processes.
• Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the Clean Water Process engineering team.
• Produce and review technical deliverables for projects.
• Collaborate on multi-disciplinary project design and delivery.

Skills

Clean Water Process Engineering

Technical Design Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Chemical / Process Engineering or equivalent

Chartered or Incorporated Chemical / Process Engineer

Tools

Design Codes and Standards

HAZOP

Job description

### **Job Description**## Overview**Shape the Future of our cities and environments.**Join and take a leading role in shaping the future of our cities and environments.We are looking for an energetic and experienced Principal Clean Water Process Engineer to join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice of . You’ll be part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team delivering cutting edge, iconic projects to our Water market clients – clients such as United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Scottish Water, Northern Ireland Water, as well as other regional water authorities.As a key member of our team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally. We’re committed to providing industry-leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, adding value through client-side and construction-phase support.Become part of a team where every voice matters, and together we can tackle our clients’ toughest challenges. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where world-class talent thrives without boundaries. For us, collaboration isn’t a buzzword. We value the different perspectives our people bring and recognise everyone for their contributions equally.We also know that different people have different priorities, which is why we’re here to support you with whatever you need.We offer hybrid working which involves 3 days per week being office/site based. This position is based in our Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle offices.## Your roleThe role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem-solving skills whilst providing good opportunities for career development.As a Principal Clean Water Process Engineer in the D&AT practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:* Coordinate or manage a team of Clean Water Process engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi-disciplinary projects following relevant national and project specific design codes and standards, and to high-quality levels.* Responsible for producing and reviewing technical deliverables such as design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work with defined scope.* Provide technical clean water process input into project design deliverables for complex multi-disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.* Collaborate with client, operational, project, or service activities within your immediate team and other related AtkinsRéalis teams.* Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and help to grow the Clean Water Process Engineering capabilities within the local team.* Work independently with minimal technical guidance. Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate and provide guidance to junior team members.* Provide technical support for bid proposals.* Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.* Adhere to quality assurance standards in design including check and review of your own work as well as others.## About you* A degree in Chemical / Process Engineering or equivalent.* Chartered or Incorporated Chemical / Process Engineer.* Proven experience in coordinating or managing a Clean Water Process engineering design delivery team for a design consultancy included within a multi-disciplinary environment.* Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to design problems.* Requires strong knowledge and design / practical experience in drinking water treatment process and principles – conventional and advanced treatment technologies.* Practical knowledge of current design codes and standards as well as industry best practices, including CDM Regulations.* Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance.* Experience in design and delivery of projects with adherence to UK safety and environmental regulations, process safety techniques (e.g. HAZOP), knowledge of capital and operational costs - and risk assessments, as well as whole life carbon assessments.* Experience in the UK Water market is preferred.* Demonstrates strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively within diverse multi-disciplinary teams.* A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and share success across projects.## Reward & benefitsExplore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.## About AtkinsRéalis## We're , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.## Additional information**Security clearance**This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.**#DAT**### **Worker Type**Employee### **Job Type**Regular*At* *AtkinsRéalis**, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.*