Principal Process Engineer - Wastewater

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Process Engineer specializing in wastewater treatment. This role involves overseeing process designs, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with various engineering disciplines to deliver projects on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in UK municipal wastewater processes and demonstrate strong leadership skills. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and offers a supportive work environment, where your contributions will directly impact project success and client satisfaction.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Family-friendly flexible work arrangements

Additional leave

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer accreditation with the IChemE, CIWEM, or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years industry experience in wastewater projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee process designs and technical reports for wastewater projects.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and provide technical support during construction.

Skills

UK municipal wastewater processes

biological treatment processes

chemical dosing

biosolids management

process unit design

communication skills

teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

BioWin

Job description

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Principal Process Engineer - Wastewater, Manchester

Client:

GHD

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Principal Process Engineer – Wastewater Treatment

Location: Chester / Manchester / Leeds

Reports to: Team Leader / Discipline Design Lead

Role Purpose: This role will contribute to successfully delivering projects to budget and timescales.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the efficient and safe process designs, technical reports, drawings, and specifications for wastewater design projects.
• Detailed check/review of outline design mass balances, P&IDs, process unit sizing, pumped systems, equipment data sheets, DSEAR reports, Basis of Design documents, and control philosophy/URS documents.
• Preparation and attendance at HAZOPs and ensuring follow-up actions are completed.
• Supervision and development of less experienced engineers.
• Collaboration and proactive engagement with other disciplines including Mechanical, EC&I, hydraulic, and civil.
• Work with Project Managers, Design Managers, and Project Engineers in coordinating and delivering multidiscipline projects.
• Identifying scope changes and limitations.
• Work directly with clients (Water Companies and Tier 1 Contractors) in design meetings and technical discussions.
• Provide and coordinate construction phase technical support for projects under construction.
• Providing ongoing consulting services to established clients.
• Proactively engaging with clients to establish and maintain a strong relationship.
• Networking with colleagues and peers across GHD and the industry.
• Rigorous check/review procedures within an established framework.

Critical Relationships: The Principal Process Engineer reports to a Process Team Leader and collaborates with all stakeholders cross-discipline to achieve ‘best for project’ outcomes.

Specific Experience, Skills & Knowledge:

• Demonstrates experience of UK municipal wastewater processes including design and construction project support experience.
• Demonstrates significant understanding of UK biological treatment processes, tertiary treatment equipment, chemical dosing, biosolids management, and control systems for water industry projects.
• Specific experience of primary treatment, nutrient removal, biological systems. Experience of biosolids systems is an advantage.
• Track record of delivering an exceptional client experience to contractors and/or end clients.
• Flexible with great communication skills and ability to work within a team and independently.
• Experience in process unit design and selection from first principles.
• Experience with BioWin will be an advantage.
• Experience of detailed design for construction contractors is an advantage but not essential.
• Willing and able to travel to other offices and client sites when needed.

Qualifications:

• Chartered Engineer accreditation with the IChemE, CIWEM, or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s and/or Master's degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 10 years industry experience.

Our Commitment to You:

Fostering diversity and acceptance of flexible working is central to the way GHD does business. We offer a professional, friendly, and inclusive culture based on our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, and Integrity.

In addition to a competitive salary, GHD provides attractive career options including professional development via our GHD Business School, additional leave, and family-friendly flexible work arrangements.

Why GHD?

Be a part of a high-functioning team, where everything we do is inspired by a level of passion and professional pride that comes from being employee-owned. This ownership is what sets us apart and means our people enjoy an unrivalled amount of autonomy in their roles. It helps drive our passion and accountability in how we serve our clients, deliver projects, and pursue new opportunities.

At GHD, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD aims to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to gender reassignment, age, disability, religion, or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, or race.