Process Design Engineer - Water Treatment

Severn Trent Plc; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Sharesave

Training & development

EV scheme

Family policies

Volunteer days

Job summary

Severn Trent plc is hiring a Design Engineer – Process to deliver feasibility studies and process designs for water treatment plants serving millions across the Midlands. The role spans Finham, Raynesway and Shelton sites, with opportunities to grow under senior and principal engineers.

You will help ensure safe, efficient, operable solutions aligned with customers’ needs and regulatory requirements, across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering with ICE membership or working towards incorporated/chartered status.
• Experience designing water treatment processes and evaluating third‑party designs.
• Ability to lead process design from concept to commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop process designs for water treatment facilities across the full project lifecycle.
• Support feasibility studies and technical assessments for projects.
• Coordinate with in‑house designers and external consultants to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant designs.
• Contribute to HAZOP/LOPA reviews and technical specification development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to align solutions with customer needs.

Skills

Design experience

Stakeholder engagement

Influence across levels

Team player

Innovative thinking

Education

Civil engineering degree

Job description

Severn Trent plc is hiring a Design Engineer – Process to deliver feasibility studies and process designs for water treatment plants serving millions across the Midlands. The role spans Finham, Raynesway and Shelton sites, with opportunities to grow under senior and principal engineers.

You will help ensure safe, efficient, operable solutions aligned with customers’ needs and regulatory requirements, across the project lifecycle.