Principle/Lead Process Engineer

Finlay Jude Associates Ltd; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working (job needs dependent)

Car/car allowance (job needs dependent

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with

Job summary

Finlay Jude Associates Ltd, via FJA, is seeking an experienced Principal/Lead Process Engineer to join the Peterborough office, supporting the Anglian Water region with hybrid working. The role provides technical leadership across wastewater schemes and collaborates with design teams to deliver compliant process solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in wastewater process science or related field, significant wastewater process engineering experience, and strong knowledge of CDM and

Qualifications

• Degree in wastewater process science or related engineering field.
• Significant experience in process engineering within wastewater.
• Experience delivering solutions on large-scale water/wastewater projects.
• Strong knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and sewerage systems.
• Experience producing process calculations, hydraulics, mass balances and capacity assessments.
• Experience developing technical schedules, data sheets and engineering specifications.
• Strong understanding of CDM requirements and industry standards.
• Experience reviewing third-party designs and undertaking bid analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and engineering leadership to process engineers across water and wastewater projects.
• Report to Head of Engineering and provide technical support across non-infrastructure schemes.
• Develop and review process calculations, hydraulics and data sheets.
• Work with design teams to deliver cost-effective process solutions.
• Ensure designs comply with legislation, standards and engineering requirements.
• Oversee outputs and ensure deliverables meet quality and time targets.
• Support health and safety objectives through compliant designs.

Skills

Process engineering

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Health & safety

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Degree in Wastewater Process Science

Chartered Engineer status or progression

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading service provider in the water sector for an experienced Principal / Lead Process Engineer to strengthen their engineering team at their Peterborough office, supporting the Anglian Water region, with hybrid working available.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid Working (job needs dependent)
• Car/car allowance (job needs dependent)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts and Savings Hub
• Kids Pass and additional employee benefits

Principal / Lead Process Engineer Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and engineering leadership to process engineers across water and wastewater non-infrastructure projects.
• Report directly to the Head of Engineering and provide technical support across a range of non-infrastructure schemes.
• Work collaboratively with project design teams to develop appropriate and cost-effective process solutions.
• Ensure process designs are fit for purpose and comply with current legislation, standards and engineering requirements.
• Undertake process design for wastewater treatment solutions and sewerage systems, ensuring projects meet customer, environmental and efficiency objectives.
• Produce key technical deliverables, including technical schedules, data sheets, engineering calculations and particular specifications.
• Undertake hydraulic calculations, pump calculations, mass balance calculations, RICS calculations and other relevant process engineering assessments.
• Develop and review process calculations, hydraulics, unit processes, pump calculations, capacity calculations and technical data sheets.
• Work closely with the supply chain and undertake technical bid analysis of third-party process equipment and proposed designs.
• Oversee key process engineering outputs and ensure technical deliverables are accurate, robust and delivered to the required standards.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels to ensure technical excellence is understood and consistently implemented.
• Identify and elevate issues that could impact time, cost or quality before they become significant problems.
• Support the drive towards excellence in health and safety by producing safe and compliant designs in accordance with CDM Regulations, relevant standards and accepted codes of practice.
• Maintain strong working relationships with other engineering disciplines to ensure effective interfaces, manage gaps and overlaps, and share best practice.
• Promote the use of standard designs and engineering standards to optimise plant performance and improve project delivery.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and support to process engineers and wider project teams.

Principal / Lead Process Engineer Requirements

• Degree qualified in Wastewater Process Science, Process Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Significant experience in process engineering within the wastewater sector.
• Experience delivering process engineering solutions on large-scale water or wastewater projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and sewerage systems.
• Experience producing and reviewing process calculations, hydraulic calculations, mass balances, pump calculations and capacity assessments.
• Experience developing technical schedules, data sheets and engineering specifications.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, engineering standards and CDM requirements.
• Experience reviewing third-party designs and undertaking technical bid analysis of process equipment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Ability to provide technical direction and support to engineers and multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Strong IT skills and the ability to use relevant engineering and design software.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to build effective relationships across engineering disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Strong commitment to health and safety, technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Experience working on large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Experience within non-infrastructure water or wastewater schemes.
• Experience working within framework, alliance or collaborative delivery environments.
• Knowledge of standardised engineering design approaches and optimisation of plant performance.
• Experience working with supply chain partners and reviewing process equipment proposals.
• Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards Chartership.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed solely on their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the role.