Process Design Engineer

Trant Engineering Ltd; Eling; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering firm in Southampton is looking for a Senior Process Design Engineer. This role involves leading multi-discipline teams on water and wastewater projects, requiring a background in process engineering. Successful candidates will have an IChemE accredited degree and at least 3 years of experience, alongside strong project management skills. The position offers competitive benefits including a salary, car allowance, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Professional membership paid

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in water/wastewater industry.
• Detailed knowledge of industry standards and engineering principles.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-discipline design interfaces.
• Lead projects and provide engineering solutions.
• Develop project documentation for compliance with standards.

Skills

Process engineering

Team leadership

Technical report writing

Project management

Education

IChemE accredited MEng degree

IChemE accredited BEng/BSc

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

SENIOR PROCESS DESIGN ENGINEER – SOUTHAMPTON

Due to continued success and new framework awards, we are looking to strengthen our internal design team by recruiting a Senior Process Design Engineer. Our internal design team are involved in all phases of the project lifecycle from feasibility studies through to detailed design and construction support. The ideal candidate will have a background in Process Engineering within water/wastewater as they will be covering water treatment, water distribution and storage and wastewater recycling whilst also being instrumental in providing technical support across the business.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Process Design Manager, duties include but are not limited to;
• Working as part of a multi-disciplined team of Engineers, primarily on UK Water Industry Frameworks
• Manage multi-discipline design interfaces and integration of the Process design elements to deliver fit-for-purpose engineering solutions
• Lead tasks on a major project or lead several projects of moderate scope with complex features
• Interpret, understand & challenge project requirements from client documents (project scope of work, drawings, specifications, correspondence, etc.)
• Coordinate with colleagues to request condition surveys of existing processes and assets
• Be responsible for development and checking of the following Process drawings, documentation and detail design deliverables to facilitate the design, installation and commissioning of Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants
• Design calculations (e.g. mass balance calculations)
• Design sketches/drawings using CAD software (e.g. process flow diagrams, P&ID drawings, etc.)
• Technical reports
• Process control philosophies
• Take a role in HAZOP meetings, whether that be through the roles of Lead Process Engineer or Facilitator
• Apply a fundamental understanding of hydraulics, surge analysis and mitigation, rheology of wastewater sludge, Newtonian and non-Newtonian system dynamics
• Apply a comprehensive understanding of other discipline requirements and interactions required to deliver a unified and complete design solution
• Maintain a technical knowledge base and keep up to date with new methods, products and developments affecting the Process engineering discipline and recommend new practices or changes in application
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, clients, external design partners and subcontractors to develop and deliver innovative, compliant solutions
• Proactively drive a H&S focus throughout the design process and subsequent delivery phase, instigating development of design risk assessments to address risks identified during review activities
• Identify and escalate all instances of design change throughout the project lifecycle
• Undertake technical bid evaluations, subcontractor/supplier design reviews and integrate compliant outputs into the design development process
• Work with the Engineering Manager / Process Design Manager to monitor design effort against budget, schedule and quality requirements
• Provide technical support and guidance to site teams during installation/commissioning
• Develop & review project documentation for compliance with relevant Client & UK water industry standards, regulations and Company QA processes
• Manage the project specific design interfaces with Clients, external consultants, subcontractors and suppliers
• Promote technical excellence and innovation within the team, contributing to the development of new design methodologies and tools
• Present and justify engineering solutions to complex problems in a client/stakeholder facing environment
• Apply excellent written and verbal communications skills along with a high level of computer literacy
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
• Attending industry conferences

Qualifications/Background/Skills

This role is suited to technically strong, commercially aware candidates with a background in Process engineering in the water & waste water industries. You must be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills/knowledge and behaviours:

• IChemE accredited MEng degree or IChemE accredited BEng/BSc
• Chartered membership of relevant professional institution an advantage but not essential
• Minimum 3 years experience delivering multi-disciplined engineering projects in the water/wastewater industry
• Detailed and broad knowledge of industry standards and engineering principles
• Capable of managing and prioritising multiple projects
• Being fully conversant with the Microsoft Office suite of products

About Trant

Trant Engineering has a long history of engineering and construction excellence, delivering high quality EPC engineering and construction services throughout the UK and overseas. We successfully design & deliver complex engineering projects in the Process & Water and Energy sectors.

We offer clients a range of services including design, manufacturing, installation, construction and commissioning. Our in-house design and offsite manufacturing teams' work closely to develop technology-based solutions with a strong focus on innovation and value engineering. Our in-house multi-disciplinary services include civil, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation, supplemented by the design and manufacture of Control Panels, MCC's, PLC's, SCADA and automation systems.

We have over 1000 employees and with a healthy forward order book with a targeted turnover of £150m this year, it is an exciting time to join a business where you can reach your full potential and develop your career.

Benefits

At Trant, we offer the opportunity for career development and progression within a professional working environment, and we strongly support and encourage employees to gain professional qualifications.

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• 24 days annual leave (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice scheme option to buy additional annual leave
• Company Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working (based on a core-hours system)
• Hybrid working (some roles)
• 1 x Professional Membership paid annual
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bike to Work Scheme

Equal Opportunities

Trant Engineering Limited is committed to equal opportunities for all and we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, gender, disability or age.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK