Process Engineer

Veolia | Water Tech UK; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Private GP access

Birthday off

Job summary

Veolia Water Technologies UK in Birmingham is seeking a Process Engineer for a hybrid, full-time role. You will support proposals, design documentation, and commissioning activities to optimise water treatment plants.

The role requires a degree in Chemical/Waste Water Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and team coordination skills to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Waste Water Engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years of practical knowledge in Water/Wastewater engineering or similar.
• Experience supporting proposals and tender submissions.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales, Marketing and Tender teams with pre-qualification and proposals.
• Assist with process design documentation (P&ID, process flow diagrams).
• Support commissioning and service teams to optimise plants.

Skills

Communication skills

Process engineering

Proposal support

Team coordination

Education

Chemical/Waste Water Engineering degree

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Job Description

Process Engineer

Birmingham based with Hybrid working Full-Time, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours) Competitive Salary

Benefits Package:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and your birthday off!)
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Access to a Private GP and much more!

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Ready to make a real difference – not just in your career, but for the planet?

As water technologies experts, we don't just offer jobs – we build careers with purpose. We're on a mission of Ecological Transformation, and we're looking for a process engineer to help us lead the charge.

Join Veolia Group, a global leader in environmental services operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specialising in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonisation, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills working across multiple markets and make a meaningful contribution to smarter, more sustainable solutions.

What will I be doing?

• Supporting Sales, Marketing and Tendering departments with regards to pre-qualification, proposals and post tender submissions such as technical presentations.
• Ensuring that available standard technical information, documentation details and drawings are used to design; consider feedback of previous contractors (e.g. information available from commissioning).
• Preparation and validation (internal or via VWT) of controlled process design documentation (e.g. Process Flow Diagrams, P&ID diagrams, process control philosophy) in compliance with relevant design standards, statutory obligations and regulations.
• Supporting commissioning and service teams with regards to optimising plants and resolving process issues.
• Supervising Design Engineers, Group Leaders and CAD Designers during proposal design period and ensuring that programmed and design requirements are achieved.
• Ensuring that the products and system design will not give rise to harm when operated within the recommended parameters. Key areas of responsibility include:
• Ensuring that any products or systems are safe in use.
• Ensuring that the products or systems designed meet current Health and Safety legislation in all markets in which the product or system is to be sold.
• That adequate information is provided describing the correct safe operation of the product or system, highlighting any risks associated with its operation or maintenance.
• Where appropriate to provide documented design risk assessments to demonstrate that any risks arising in the implementation of a system have been identified and addressed.

What you will bring to the role:

• Natural ability to connect with people via phone / video conferencing / face to face.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Good research skills and the ability to translate information into resonating statements.
• Ability to deliver accurate high quality work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple enquiries and proposals.
• Contractually aware and good business acumen.
• Self-motivated & professional.
• Ability to be persistent and answer objections.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree in Chemical/Waste Water Engineering, with 2+ years of practical knowledge gained through similar experience .
• Experience in Water/ Wastewater Treatment,
• .

Desirable:

• PC / IT literate - preferably Google Suite.
• Strong commissioning capabilities and prior hands‑on experience.
• Experience with cloud based process control and monitoring platforms will be considered as an advantage.

Additional Information

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being, work‑life balance, and long-term security. You’ll enjoy 25 days of annual leave to recharge, while our enhanced pension scheme ensures a strong foundation for your future.

We are partnered with a great benefits provider to offer you exclusive discounts and recognition programs. Maintain your eye health and stay protected with our eye care and flu vouchers. Take advantage of our wellbeing services, including 24/7 access to virtual GP consultations, and refer a friend to be in with a chance of being rewarded for helping us grow our teams with talented individuals.

That's not all... you also have the option to enrol in a range of flexible benefits, including Private Medical Insurance, Buy / Sell Annual Leave, Group Income Protection, Dental and Travel Insurance. You can also opt for Group Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover for both you and your partner, for added peace of mind. And lastly you can take advantage of Personal Computer, Car Leasing and Cycle to Work Schemes to further enhance your lifestyle.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.