Principal Waste Water Process Engineer

SNC-Lavalin; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Waste Water Process Engineer to lead innovative design projects in water treatment. The candidate should hold a Chartered Engineer qualification and possess knowledge of waste water and bioresources treatment processes. This role requires experience in technical design and project leadership. The position promotes a hybrid working environment, ensuring a flexible and inclusive workplace with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading design elements in project delivery.
• Knowledge of integrated waste water and bioresources treatment.
• Understanding of UK safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team for technical design work and manage project quality.
• Deliver integrated design solutions with UK and overseas teams.
• Prepare project briefs and manage time budgets effectively.

Skills

Chartered Chemical / Process Engineer

Design optimisation experience

Integrated waste water treatment processes knowledge

Detail design experience

Safety and environmental regulations knowledge

Process modelling techniques awareness

Education

Chartered Engineer qualification (IChemE or CIWEM)

Tools

BioWIn

SUMO

Simba

Job description

Job Description Overview

Shape the Future of our cities and environments.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting waste water (including bioresources) projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head‑on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world‑class talent knows no distinctions.

We specialise in all aspects of process engineering, within the Water Sector this includes water, waste water and bioresources treatment, both in the UK and internationally. Process Engineering project opportunities also stretch to other sectors such as nuclear and defence. We provide industry‑leading engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle from feasibility to process commissioning, with value added through client‑side support as well as construction phases.

Bring your skills to the mix as a Principal Waste Water Process Engineer. You'll play a vital role in a broad range of process engineering on traditional and transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad. If being a part of a team with a passion for excellence in process engineering design is for you, then we would love to talk to you.

We currently have opportunities in our Bristol or Cardiff office.

Your role

• Lead a team to undertake technical design work, following relevant design standards and codes, and to high‑quality levels.
• Work closely with and within teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.
• Alongside project managers, successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.

About you

• Chartered Chemical / Process Engineer (preferably IChemE or CIWEM).
• Experience in leading design elements in project design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Fundamental knowledge, understanding and experience of integrated waste water and/or bioresources treatment processes.
• Design optimisation and/or operational experience of main process unit operations.
• Detail design experience of integrated waste water and/or bioresources treatment processes, e.g. preliminary / primary / secondary / tertiary treatment, bioresource treatment and - disposal, odour - and energy management.
• Experience of design and delivery of projects with adherence to UK safety and environmental regulations, process safety techniques (e.g. HAZOP / DSEAR), knowledge of capital and operational costs - and risk assessments, as well as whole life carbon assessments.
• Awareness of process modelling techniques and software, e.g. BioWIn, SUMO, Simba, etc.

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. Flexible working is a central part of our culture. So talk to us about what's ideal for you – full time, part time or buying more leave to cover school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, 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.

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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.