Principal Waste Water Process Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Waste Water Process Engineer to shape the future of urban environments. This pivotal role involves leading multidisciplinary teams on transformational projects, ensuring high-quality design and adherence to standards. With opportunities to work on iconic projects both domestically and internationally, you will be at the forefront of process engineering within the water industry. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, offering flexible working options to support a healthy work-life balance. Join a team where your expertise can make a significant impact on critical UK infrastructure.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for returning from career break

Diversity and inclusion policies

Qualifications

• Chartered Chemical / Process Engineer with experience in design delivery.
• Understanding of integrated waste-water and bioresources treatment processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in technical design work, maintaining high quality.
• Prepare briefs and manage time and budgets effectively.

Skills

Leadership in multidisciplinary design

Waste-water treatment processes

Process safety techniques (HAZOP / DSEAR)

Process modelling software (BioWin, SUMO)

Education

Chartered Chemical / Process Engineer

Tools

BioWin

SUMO

Job description

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Shape the future of our cities and environments.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? Join our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. We foster a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

We support our employees with flexible and remote working options. Discuss your ideal working arrangements with us—whether that's reduced weeks, extra leave during school holidays, or support for returning from a career break.

As a Principal Waste Water Process Engineer, you will play a vital role in process engineering on Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on iconic projects both domestically and internationally.

Our expertise spans all aspects of process engineering within the water industry, including waste-water and bioresources treatment, and extends to other sectors like nuclear. We support projects from feasibility through to process commissioning, providing industry-leading solutions. Currently, we have opportunities in our Leeds office.

Your Responsibilities

1. Lead a team in technical design work following relevant standards and codes, maintaining high quality.
2. Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to bid proposals.
3. Manage time and budgets effectively to meet project milestones.
4. Collaborate with UK and overseas teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
5. Ensure adherence to quality assurance standards in design.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Chartered Chemical / Process Engineer (preferably IChemE or CIWEM).
2. Experience leading multidisciplinary design delivery.
3. Understanding of integrated waste-water and bioresources treatment processes.
4. Design and operational experience with treatment units: primary, secondary, tertiary, bioresources, odour, and energy management.
5. Knowledge of process safety techniques (HAZOP / DSEAR), cost assessments, carbon assessments, and UK environmental regulations.
6. Familiarity with process modelling software such as BioWin, SUMO.

Why Work for AtkinsRéalis?

We are ranked among LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies in the UK and are recognized as a top employer for women. Our Infrastructure team uses innovation and data to deliver essential projects, challenging the status quo.

We are committed to sustainability, social value, and supporting our diverse workforce through inclusive policies, flexible working, and active employee networks.

Security Clearance

This role may require UK security clearance, which depends on vetting processes. Applicants should not mention current or previous clearances in their application.

We promote diversity and inclusion, offering family-friendly policies, flexible work arrangements, and support networks. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Additional Details

• Senior Level: Mid-Senior
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Management and Manufacturing

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