Principal Waste Water Process Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal Waste Water Process Engineer to join the D&AT Practice in the UK. You will lead process design delivery on complex wastewater projects, mentor engineers and deliver high-quality technical outputs.

This role offers hybrid working with three days in office, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams on iconic UK infrastructure projects for water clients. Strong IChemE/CIWEM charter and UK regulations preferred.

Qualifications

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer, preferably IChemE or CIWEM.
• A degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent (e.g. Environmental, Water and Waste water engineering, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and design, including primary, secondary, tertiary and sludge treatment.
• Practical knowledge of current design codes and CDM regulations.
• Experience leading design delivery projects in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate or manage members of a team of Process engineers for design delivery on wastewater projects.
• Produce and review technical deliverables such as design reports and process calculations.
• Work independently with minimal technical guidance and mentor junior staff.
• Provide technical input into project designs and manage time and budgets with the project team.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and support capability growth.
• Support bids with technical input and bid proposals.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to QA standards and review own and others' work.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

IChemE/CIWEM charter

Process design

Wastewater treatment

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

The 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 Waste Water Process Engineer in the D&AT practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:

• Coordinate or manage members of a team of Process engineers for delivery of technical design work on small to complex multi-disciplinary projects following relevant national and project specific design codes and standards, and to high-quality levels in all areas of waste water treatment process and principles - conventional and advance treatment technologies.
• Responsible for producing and reviewing technical deliverables such as design reports, process calculations, process control philosophies, etc.
• Work independently with minimal technical guidance. Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate and provide guidance to junior team members.
• Provide technical input into project design deliverables for Process aspects of 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 stakeholders at all levels, including internal and external clients, operational staff, project teams, or external stakeholders. This would include stakeholders within your immediate team and other related AtkinsRéalis teams, as required by the projects you work on.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and help to grow the Process Engineering capabilities within the process team.
• Provide technical support for bid proposals.
• Work closely with and within a multi-disciplinary team in the UK and overseas, as per project requirements, to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design including check and review of your own work as well as others.

The ideal candidate would be a well-rounded and versatile individual who exemplifies the following key skills and attributes:

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer, preferably IChemE or CIWEM.
• A degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent (e.g. Environmental, Water and Waste water engineering, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of and design experience in waste water treatment processes and principles: preliminary, primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary treatment, sludge treatment and understanding of integrated principles and services including emissions, odour, carbon and energy management.
• Practical knowledge of current design codes and standards as well as industry best practices, including CDM Regulations.
• Experience of 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.
• Proven experience in leading elements in treatment process design and integrating elements as part of an existing or new treatment process.
• Proven experience in leading, coordinating or managing people in a Process engineering design delivery team for a project, as part of a design consultancy including within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to design problems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance.
• 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.

Shape the Future of our cities and environments.

Are you a Waste Water Process Engineer who is passionate about making the world a better place? Are you ready to take up a vital role in some of the UK's most exciting and innovative projects?

Join and take a leading role in shaping the future of our cities and environments.

We are looking for an energetic and experienced Principal Waste 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 Wessex Water, Welsh Water, Severn Trent Water, South West Water, Environment Agency, 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 Bristol, Exeter, Cardiff, Swansea, Birmingham, or Derby offices.

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.

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.