Process Engineer

Murray McIntosh Associates Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Long-term AMP8 programme work

Exposure to diverse water & wastewater

Job summary

Murray McIntosh Associates Ltd is seeking a Contract Process Engineer to support major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across East of England. Hybrid working and AMP8 programme exposure offer a dynamic, collaborative environment for delivering robust process designs and tender-ready deliverables.

The role emphasizes development of process engineering deliverables, hydraulic calculations, and PFDs/P&IDs, with a focus on health, safety and environmental standards and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Chemical/Process Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience delivering process engineering designs in water/wastewater or similar process industries.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes and relevant standards.
• Experience producing technical calculations and engineering design deliverables.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive, collaborative problem solver in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of process engineering design activities across water and wastewater projects.
• Develop and review process design documentation (mass balances, hydraulic calculations, PFDs, P&IDs).
• Contribute to design reviews and technical workshops with multidisciplinary teams.
• Resolve process-related technical challenges throughout project development.
• Ensure designs comply with health, safety and environmental standards (DSEAR where relevant).
• Support digital engineering initiatives and liaison with suppliers and delivery teams.

Skills

Process engineering

Water/Wastewater experience

Hydraulic calculations

Mass balances

PFDs & P&IDs understanding

Stakeholder engagement

Collaborative working

Education

Degree in Chemical/Process Engineering

Job description

Process Engineer

Water / Wastewater Treatment Projects

East of England | Hybrid Working

Contract | Up to £520 per day

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Contract Process Engineer to support the delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects as part of a significant AMP8 investment programme.

Working within a collaborative engineering environment, you’ll contribute to the development of process designs across a diverse portfolio of water and water recycling schemes. This role offers the opportunity to work on projects that improve environmental performance, enhance network resilience, and support sustainable growth across the region.

The Role

As a Process Engineer, you will support the production and development of process engineering deliverables, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical excellence, compliance, and efficient project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of process engineering design activities across water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Develop and review process design documentation, including:
  • Mass balances
  • Hydraulic calculations
  • Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
  • Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Contribute to multidisciplinary design reviews and technical workshops.
• Assist in resolving process-related technical challenges throughout project development.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, including DSEAR requirements.
• Support innovation and digital engineering initiatives across project teams.
• Liaise with suppliers, stakeholders and delivery teams to support project objectives.
• Promote sustainable engineering solutions and contribute to carbon reduction targets.

About You

• Degree qualification in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience delivering process engineering designs within the water sector or a comparable process industry.
• Understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Experience producing technical calculations and engineering design deliverables.
• Knowledge of relevant health, safety and environmental standards.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to problem solving.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary design teams.

What’s on Offer?

• Contract opportunity paying up to £520 per day (DOE)
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Long-term AMP8 programme work
• Exposure to a wide variety of water and wastewater treatment projects
• Collaborative and technically challenging project environment
• Opportunity to contribute to sustainable infrastructure delivery