Principal Clean Water Process Engineer

SNC-Lavalin; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Clean Water Process Engineer in Manchester. This role involves coordinating design work on complex projects and providing mentorship to a team of engineers. Strong knowledge of drinking water treatment and effective communication skills are essential. The position offers competitive salaries, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Chemical Engineering and experience in the UK Water market.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating Clean Water Process engineering design delivery.
• Knowledge of drinking water treatment processes and principles.
• Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a Clean Water Process engineering team.
• Produce technical deliverables like design reports and drawings.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members.

Skills

Clean Water Process Engineering

Team Coordination

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Chemical/Process Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

Job description

Overview

Shape the Future of our cities and environments.

Are you a Clean Water Process Engineer passionate about making the world a better place? Join AtkinsRéalis and take a leading role in shaping the future of our cities and environments.

Join Our Team

We are looking for an energetic and experienced Principal Clean Water Process Engineer to join our Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice. You’ll be part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team delivering cutting edge, iconic projects to our Water market clients – including United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Scottish Water, Northern Ireland Water, and 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.

Your Role

The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem‑solving skills whilst providing good opportunities for career development.

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.
• Produce and review 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 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 & Benefits

Explore 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.

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 to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.

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.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. 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.