Process Engineer

Equity & Inclusiona Mott Macdonald Bentley; Newport; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matching

Annual bonus

Professional subscriptions

33 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Flexible working

Employee networks

Enhanced family leave

Chartered mentorship

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a Senior Process Engineer in Newport to lead the process design of water industry projects from outline to detailed design, with construction/commissioning support.

You will develop process models, mass balances, and control philosophies, while providing technical assurance and driving value through innovative, fit-for-purpose solutions. Mentoring junior staff and engaging with clients are key aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Experience delivering process design for water/wastewater projects.
• Experience with process design deliverables (mass balances, control philosophies).
• HAZOP experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of process design deliverables such as process models, mass balances, and control philosophies.
• Provide technical assurance of process designs and ensure compliance with client standards.
• Identify opportunities for innovation to meet whole-life cost and net-zero drivers.
• Analyse site performance and identify risks that may affect project delivery and develop mitigations.

Skills

Process design

Mass balances

Control philosophies

Technical assurance

Innovation

Mentoring

Education

Chemical/Process Engineering degree

Tools

HAZOP

Job description

As a Senior Process Engineer, you will be accountable for the process design of a programme of water industry non-infrastructure projects through the outline and detailed design stages and offer construction/commissioning support during delivery. This role will provide you with the opportunity to develop your technical and management skills, grow your professional network, and provide you with excellent long-term potential to advance your career.

As Senior Process Engineer, you will:

• - Lead development of process design process deliverables such as process models, mass balances, control philosophies.
• - Provide technical assurance of process designs undertaken by others and ensure the design complies with Client standards and industry best practices.
• - Identify opportunities for innovation to meet whole-life cost and net-zero drivers.
• - Analyse site performance and identify risks that may impact project delivery. Develop mitigation to avoid negative impacts or exploit opportunities.
• - Challenge the process selection and delivery effectiveness of initial solutions to ensure we always offer our clients the best value solutions.
• - Supporting the development of other process engineers, coaching and mentoring junior engineers to develop their skill set and identifying the correct resource for the projects.
• - Be able to appropriately challenge Client specifications and present and defend solutions to complex problems
• - Able to actively seek input from other engineers, specialists, client and project team members to improve understanding and deliver fit for purpose solutions.

Chemical Engineering or relevant Process Engineering related degree, preferably chartered.

Qualifications:

• - Experience and understanding of water and/or wastewater unit processes and treatment plant, with experience of delivering process design for wastewater projects.
• - Experience of HAZOP studies as chair or team member would be advantageous

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.

This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

About Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better.We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.

We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.

You'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities - from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk - our projects make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

A Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect., Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) is a region of Mott MacDonald group that brings together the design capability of Mott MacDonald and the construction expertise of JN Bentley to deliver award winning projects.

We have secured a new framework with Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water that will last up to eight years, this will see MMB tackle projects across the DCC region covering both clean and wastewater treatment sites, as well as below ground assets, reservoirs and nature-based solutions.

After securing our first framework with DCC at the beginning of AMP6, our presence in Wales has grown significantly, directly employing over 270 colleagues in the country across all roles, from frontline construction to design and management positions.

Strong clean water non infrastructure experience.

What's in it for you:

Financial wellbeing

• - MMB match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• - As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues including our annual bonus schemes.
• - Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs.

Health and wellbeing

• - A minimum of 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with the ability to buy, sell or carry over annual leave through our flexible benefits programme.
• - Access to Life Assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options.
• - We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.
• - Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.

Enhanced family and carers leave

• - Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave plus the option for shared parental leave.
• - Up to 2 paid additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities.

Learning and development

MMB are committed to empowering our people to grow professionally and thrive in their careers. We offer structured development schemes that support your journey toward professional chartership. From day one, employees are fast-tracked towards chartership reviews and benefit from mentorship, hands-on experience, and tailored training opportunities.